Subtract 6/9 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 6/9
104 - 69 is 116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
104 = 10 × 94 × 9 = 9036 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
69 = 6 × 49 × 4 = 2436 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9036 - 2436 = 90 - 2436 = 6636 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116
- In mixed form: 156
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