9/10 - 5/6 as a Fraction
To subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator. Here's how to solve 9/10 - 5/6:
1. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of the Denominators
- The denominators are 10 and 6.
- The LCM of 10 and 6 is 30.
2. Convert the Fractions to Equivalent Fractions with the LCM as the Denominator
- For 9/10: Multiply the numerator and denominator by 3: (9 * 3) / (10 * 3) = 27/30
- For 5/6: Multiply the numerator and denominator by 5: (5 * 5) / (6 * 5) = 25/30
3. Subtract the Numerators
- 27/30 - 25/30 = 2/30
4. Simplify the Result (if possible)
- Both 2 and 30 are divisible by 2.
- 2/30 simplified is 1/15
Therefore, 9/10 - 5/6 is equal to 1/15.
