Subtract 80/18 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 4 8/18
84/10 - 80/18 is 178/45.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/90 - 400/90 = 756 - 400/90 = 356/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/45
- In mixed form: 343/45
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