Subtract 9/30 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 9/30
30/9 - 9/30 is 91/30.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/90 - 27/90 = 300 - 27/90 = 273/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/30
- In mixed form: 31/30
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