Subtract 9/10 from 96/9
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 9/10
96/9 - 9/10 is 293/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
96/9 = 96 × 10/9 × 10 = 960/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/90 - 81/90 = 960 - 81/90 = 879/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/30
- In mixed form: 923/30
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