Subtract 28/9 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 3 1/9
84/10 - 28/9 is 238/45.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
28/9 = 28 × 10/9 × 10 = 280/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/90 - 280/90 = 756 - 280/90 = 476/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 238/45
- In mixed form: 513/45
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