Subtract 8/9 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 8/9
70/5 - 8/9 is 118/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/45 - 40/45 = 630 - 40/45 = 590/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/9
- In mixed form: 131/9
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