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Subtract 1/10 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 1/10

9/4 - 1/10 is 43/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   9/4 = 9 × 5/4 × 5 = 45/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   1/10 = 1 × 2/10 × 2 = 2/20
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   45/20 - 2/20 = 45 - 2/20 = 43/20
5. In mixed form: 23/20

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