Subtract 16/10 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 1 6/10
28/18 - 16/10 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/90 - 144/90 = 140 - 144/90 = -4/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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