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Subtract 4/18 from 14/10

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 4/18

14/10 - 4/18 is 53/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/90 - 20/90 = 126 - 20/90 = 106/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/45
  6. In mixed form: 18/45

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