Subtract 9/3 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 3 0/3
60/10 - 9/3 is 3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
9/3 = 9 × 10/3 × 10 = 90/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/30 - 90/30 = 180 - 90/30 = 90/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1
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