Subtract 9/10 from 6/3, Solve 2 0/3

Subtract 9/10 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 9/10

6/3 - 9/10 is 11/10.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
6/3 = 6 × 10/3 × 10 = 60/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/30 - 27/30 = 60 - 27/30 = 33/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10

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