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Subtract 10/9 from 2/6

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/9

2/6 - 10/9 is -7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    10/9 = 10 × 2/9 × 2 = 20/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/18 - 20/18 = 6 - 20/18 = -14/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9

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