Subtract 9/10 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 9/10
52 - 910 is 85.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
52 = 5 × 52 × 5 = 2510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
910 = 9 × 110 × 1 = 910 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2510 - 910 = 25 - 910 = 1610 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85
- In mixed form: 135
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