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Subtract 5/10 from 75/18

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 5/10

75/18 - 5/10 is 11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/90 - 45/90 = 375 - 45/90 = 330/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
  6. In mixed form: 32/3

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