Subtract 84/45 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 39/45
5/10 - 84/45 is -41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/90 - 168/90 = 45 - 168/90 = -123/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/30
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