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Subtract 1/36 from 10/9

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 1/36

10/9 - 1/36 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    10/9 = 10 × 4/9 × 4 = 40/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/36 - 1/36 = 40 - 1/36 = 39/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
  6. In mixed form: 11/12

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