Subtract 1/9 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 1/9
103 - 19 is 299.
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,
103 = 10 × 33 × 3 = 309 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
19 = 1 × 19 × 1 = 19 - Subtract the two like fractions:
309 - 19 = 30 - 19 = 299 - In mixed form: 329
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