Subtract 1/70 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1/70
84/9 - 1/70 is 1957/210.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 70/9 × 70 = 5880/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5880/630 - 9/630 = 5880 - 9/630 = 5871/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1957/210
- In mixed form: 967/210
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