Subtract 3/10 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 3/10
45/18 - 3/10 is 11/5.
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,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 27/90 = 225 - 27/90 = 198/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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