Subtract 10/9 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 1/9
93 - 109 is 179.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
93 = 9 × 33 × 3 = 279 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
109 = 10 × 19 × 1 = 109 - Subtract the two like fractions:
279 - 109 = 27 - 109 = 179 - In mixed form: 189
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