Subtract 4/70 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 4/70
9/4 - 4/70 is 307/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
4/70 = 4 × 2/70 × 2 = 8/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/140 - 8/140 = 315 - 8/140 = 307/140 - In mixed form: 227/140
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