Subtract 4/10 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 4/10
18/9 - 4/10 is 8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 36/90 = 180 - 36/90 = 144/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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