Write Subtraction Problem: Write the subtraction problem with a common denominator.103−101Both fractions have the same denominator, so we can subtract the numerators directly.
Subtract Numerators: Subtract the numerators.103−101=10(3−1)Perform the subtraction: 3−1=2.
Write Result as Fraction: Write the result as a fraction. 102 This is the result of the subtraction, but it can be simplified.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction. 102 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.102=(10/2)(2/2)=51
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