Subtract 4/9 from 64/10
1st number: 6 4/10, 2nd number: 4/9
64/10 - 4/9 is 268/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
64/10 = 64 × 9/10 × 9 = 576/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
4/9 = 4 × 10/9 × 10 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/90 - 40/90 = 576 - 40/90 = 536/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 268/45
- In mixed form: 543/45
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