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Subtract 9/15 from 6/3

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 9/15

6/3 - 9/15 is 7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 15 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    6/3 = 6 × 5/3 × 5 = 30/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    9/15 = 9 × 1/15 × 1 = 9/15
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/15 - 9/15 = 30 - 9/15 = 21/15
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  6. In mixed form: 12/5

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