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Subtract 5/18 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 5/18

10/2 - 5/18 is 85/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 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 18 × 1 = 18,
    5/18 = 5 × 1/18 × 1 = 5/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/18 - 5/18 = 90 - 5/18 = 85/18
  5. In mixed form: 413/18

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