Subtract 10/25 from 9/3, Solve 3 0/3

Subtract 10/25 from 9/3

1^st number: 3 0/3, 2^nd number: 10/25

9/3 - 10/25 is 13/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
9/3 = 9 × 25/3 × 25 = 225/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/75 - 30/75 = 225 - 30/75 = 195/75
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5

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