Subtract 14/4 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 3 2/4
70/9 - 14/4 is 77/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/36 - 126/36 = 280 - 126/36 = 154/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/18
- In mixed form: 45/18
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