Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 10. This means we can subtract the numerators directly.
Subtract numerators: Subtract the numerators.Subtract the numerator of the second fraction from the numerator of the first fraction: 3−9.3−9=−6
Write over common denominator: Write the result over the common denominator.Since the common denominator is 10, the result of the subtraction is −106.
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction, if possible.The fraction −106 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.−106÷22=−53