Subtract 10/9 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 1/9
52 - 109 is 2518.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
52 = 5 × 92 × 9 = 4518 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
109 = 10 × 29 × 2 = 2018 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4518 - 2018 = 45 - 2018 = 2518 - In mixed form: 1718
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