Q. Find the difference. Simplify your answer completely.53−103
Identify Given Expression: Identify the given expression and the operation to be performed.We need to subtract 103 from 53.
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions(53) and (103).The least common denominator (LCD) for 5 and 10 is 10.
Convert to Common Denominator: Convert (53) to a fraction with the denominator 10.To do this, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2.(53)×(22)=(106).
Subtract Numerators: Now that both fractions have the same denominator, subtract the numerators. (106)−(103)=(106−3).
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction in the numerator. 6−3=3.
Write Result: Write the result as a fraction.(103).
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