Subtract 20/9 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 2 2/9
30/10 - 20/9 is 7/9.
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,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 200/90 = 270 - 200/90 = 70/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9
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