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Subtract 16/36 from 15/10

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 16/36

15/10 - 16/36 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    15/10 = 15 × 18/10 × 18 = 270/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/180 - 80/180 = 270 - 80/180 = 190/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
  6. In mixed form: 11/18

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