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Here is the problem: 9 over 3 minus 1 over 11.

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Exact arithmetic with fractions (results kept in lowest terms).

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Rewrite both fractions with the least common denominator. The LCD of 1 and 11 is 11.

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.

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Final answer in lowest terms.

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So the answer is 32 over 11.

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Fractions are combined over a common denominator for addition and subtraction, multiplied straight across, and divided by multiplying by the reciprocal. The result is reduced by the greatest common factor.

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Decimal check: 32 over 11 approximately 2.909090909.

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As a mixed number: 2 10 over 11.