Subtract 72/10 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 7 2/10
45/18 - 72/10 is -47/10.
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,
72/10 = 72 × 9/10 × 9 = 648/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 648/90 = 225 - 648/90 = -423/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/10
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