Subtract 5/70 from 14/9, Solve 1 5/9

Subtract 5/70 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 5/70

14/9 - 5/70 is 187/126.

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,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
980/630 - 45/630 = 980 - 45/630 = 935/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/126
In mixed form: 161/126

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