Subtract 2/6 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 2/6
9/3 - 2/6 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
9/3 = 9 × 2/3 × 2 = 18/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
2/6 = 2 × 1/6 × 1 = 2/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/6 - 2/6 = 18 - 2/6 = 16/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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