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Subtract 10/18 from 21/10

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 10/18

21/10 - 10/18 is 139/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/90 - 50/90 = 189 - 50/90 = 139/90
5. In mixed form: 149/90

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