Subtract 5/18 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/18
84/10 - 5/18 is 731/90.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/90 - 25/90 = 756 - 25/90 = 731/90 - In mixed form: 811/90
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