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Subtract 1/30 from 75/9

1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 1/30

75/9 - 1/30 is 83/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    75/9 = 75 × 10/9 × 10 = 750/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/90 - 3/90 = 750 - 3/90 = 747/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/10
  6. In mixed form: 83/10

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