Subtract 5/9 from 2/10
2/10 - 5/9 is -16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 50/90 = 18 - 50/90 = -32/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/45
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