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Subtract 3/9 from 5/6

5/6 - 3/9 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    3/9 = 3 × 2/9 × 2 = 6/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/18 - 6/18 = 15 - 6/18 = 9/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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