Subtract 10/5 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 0/5
16/9 - 10/5 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/45 - 90/45 = 80 - 90/45 = -10/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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