Subtract 10/8 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/8
93 - 108 is 74.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
93 = 9 × 83 × 8 = 7224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
108 = 10 × 38 × 3 = 3024 - Subtract the two fractions:
7224 - 3024 = 72 - 3024 = 4224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74
- In mixed form: 134
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