Subtract 12/70 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 12/70
49/9 - 12/70 is 1661/315.
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,
49/9 = 49 × 70/9 × 70 = 3430/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/630 - 108/630 = 3430 - 108/630 = 3322/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1661/315
- In mixed form: 586/315
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