Subtract 8/75 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 8/75
9/3 - 8/75 is 217/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 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 75 × 1 = 75,
8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/75 - 8/75 = 225 - 8/75 = 217/75 - In mixed form: 267/75
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