Subtract 16/18 from 81/10
1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 16/18
81/10 - 16/18 is 649/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
81/10 = 81 × 9/10 × 9 = 729/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/90 - 80/90 = 729 - 80/90 = 649/90 - In mixed form: 719/90
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