Subtract 6/18 from 9/10
9/10 - 6/18 is 17/30.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/90 - 30/90 = 81 - 30/90 = 51/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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