Subtract 5/70 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 5/70
63/9 - 5/70 is 97/14.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/630 - 45/630 = 4410 - 45/630 = 4365/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/14
- In mixed form: 613/14
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