Subtract 6/70 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 6/70
75/9 - 6/70 is 866/105.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 70/9 × 70 = 5250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/630 - 54/630 = 5250 - 54/630 = 5196/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 866/105
- In mixed form: 826/105
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