Subtract 15/9 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 6/9
9/3 - 15/9 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
9/3 = 9 × 3/3 × 3 = 27/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
15/9 = 15 × 1/9 × 1 = 15/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/9 - 15/9 = 27 - 15/9 = 12/9 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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