Subtract 1/70 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1/70
35/9 - 1/70 is 2441/630.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 70/9 × 70 = 2450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/630 - 9/630 = 2450 - 9/630 = 2441/630 - In mixed form: 3551/630
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