Answers

Subtract 6/10 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 6/10

10/9 - 6/10 is 23/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/90 - 54/90 = 100 - 54/90 = 46/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/45

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