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Subtract 10/4 from 2/18

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 2 2/4

2/18 - 10/4 is -43/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/36 - 90/36 = 4 - 90/36 = -86/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/18

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