Subtract 3/35 from 27/3, Solve 9 0/3

Subtract 3/35 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 3/35

27/3 - 3/35 is 312/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
27/3 = 27 × 35/3 × 35 = 945/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/105 - 9/105 = 945 - 9/105 = 936/105
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 312/35
In mixed form: 832/35

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