Subtract 42/45 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 42/45
18/10 - 42/45 is 13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/90 - 84/90 = 162 - 84/90 = 78/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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