Answers

Subtract 7/8 from 9/3

1^st number: 3 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/8

9/3 - 7/8 is 17/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   9/3 = 9 × 8/3 × 8 = 72/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/24 - 21/24 = 72 - 21/24 = 51/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
6. In mixed form: 21/8

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