Subtract 4/10 from 4/9
49 - 410 is 245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49 = 4 × 109 × 10 = 4090 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
410 = 4 × 910 × 9 = 3690 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4090 - 3690 = 40 - 3690 = 490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245
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