Subtract 2/70 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 2/70
63/9 - 2/70 is 244/35.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 70/9 × 70 = 4410/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/630 - 18/630 = 4410 - 18/630 = 4392/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/35
- In mixed form: 634/35
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