1/23 subtracted by 9/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 1/23 subtracted by 9/3 is: -3 1/23

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac93\) from \(\frac123\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 23 and 3 is 69.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac123\) to \(\frac{3}69\)
Convert \(\frac93\) to \(\frac{207}69\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 3 - 207 = -204

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-20469\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -204 and 69 is 3.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-6823\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-6823\) can be written as the mixed number \(-3\frac123\).

Final Answer

The result of 1/23 subtracted by 9/3 is:

\[ \frac{1}{23} - \frac{9}{3} = -3\frac123 \]

Understanding Fraction Subtraction

How to Subtract Fractions

To subtract fractions, you need to ensure they have a common denominator. Then subtract the numerators:

\( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad - bc}{bd} \) (when denominators are different)

Or simply \( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{b} = \frac{a - c}{b} \) (when denominators are the same)

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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