Subtract 72/70 from 6/9
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 2/70
6/9 - 72/70 is -38/105.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/630 - 648/630 = 420 - 648/630 = -228/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/105
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