Subtract 5/10 from 9/18
9/18 - 5/10 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/90 - 45/90 = 45 - 45/90 = 0/90 - The answer is 0
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