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Subtract 5/3 from 3/10

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 1 2/3

3/10 - 5/3 is -41/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/30 - 50/30 = 9 - 50/30 = -41/30

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