Subtract 70/5 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 14 0/5
1/9 - 70/5 is -125/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/45 - 630/45 = 5 - 630/45 = -625/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/9
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