Write Subtraction Problem: Write the subtraction problem with a common denominator.109−103Both fractions have the same denominator, so we can subtract the numerators directly.
Subtract Numerators: Subtract the numerators.109−103=10(9−3)Perform the subtraction: 9−3=6.
Write Result as Fraction: Write the result as a fraction. 106 This is the result of the subtraction.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible. 106 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.106=(10÷2)(6÷2)=53
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