Subtract 10/30 from 3/9
3/9 - 10/30 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
10/30 = 10 × 3/30 × 3 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 30/90 = 30 - 30/90 = 0/90 - The answer is 0
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