Subtract 4/6 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 4/6
103 - 46 is 83.
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,
103 = 10 × 23 × 2 = 206 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
46 = 4 × 16 × 1 = 46 - Subtract the two like fractions:
206 - 46 = 20 - 46 = 166 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83
- In mixed form: 223
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