Subtract 9/5 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/5
93 - 95 is 65.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
93 = 9 × 53 × 5 = 4515 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
95 = 9 × 35 × 3 = 2715 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4515 - 2715 = 45 - 2715 = 1815 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65
- In mixed form: 115
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