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Subtract 14/9 from 56/10

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 1 5/9

56/10 - 14/9 is 182/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    56/10 = 56 × 9/10 × 9 = 504/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/90 - 140/90 = 504 - 140/90 = 364/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 182/45
  6. In mixed form: 42/45

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