Subtract 50/45 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/45
9/3 - 50/45 is 17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
9/3 = 9 × 15/3 × 15 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/45 - 50/45 = 135 - 50/45 = 85/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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