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Subtract 3/9 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 3/9

10/2 - 3/9 is 14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    10/2 = 10 × 9/2 × 9 = 90/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    3/9 = 3 × 2/9 × 2 = 6/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/18 - 6/18 = 90 - 6/18 = 84/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  6. In mixed form: 42/3

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