Subtract 9/10 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 9/10
81/6 - 9/10 is 63/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
81/6 = 81 × 5/6 × 5 = 405/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/30 - 27/30 = 405 - 27/30 = 378/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
- In mixed form: 123/5
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