Subtract 10/6 from 81/9
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 1 4/6
81/9 - 10/6 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
81/9 = 81 × 2/9 × 2 = 162/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
10/6 = 10 × 3/6 × 3 = 30/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/18 - 30/18 = 162 - 30/18 = 132/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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