Subtract 1/81 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1/81
9/3 - 1/81 is 242/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
9/3 = 9 × 27/3 × 27 = 243/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
1/81 = 1 × 1/81 × 1 = 1/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/81 - 1/81 = 243 - 1/81 = 242/81 - In mixed form: 280/81
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