Answers

Subtract 3/9 from 10/5

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

10/5 - 3/9 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   90/45 - 15/45 = 90 - 15/45 = 75/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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