Subtract 9/10 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 9/10
103 - 910 is 7330.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
103 = 10 × 103 × 10 = 10030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
910 = 9 × 310 × 3 = 2730 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10030 - 2730 = 100 - 2730 = 7330 - In mixed form: 21330
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