Subtract 1/70 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1/70
14/9 - 1/70 is 971/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
14/9 = 14 × 70/9 × 70 = 980/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/630 - 9/630 = 980 - 9/630 = 971/630 - In mixed form: 1341/630
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