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Subtract 5/18 from 56/10

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 5/18

56/10 - 5/18 is 479/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    504/90 - 25/90 = 504 - 25/90 = 479/90
  5. In mixed form: 529/90

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