Subtract 6/9 from 9/70
9/70 - 6/9 is -113/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
9/70 = 9 × 9/70 × 9 = 81/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/630 - 420/630 = 81 - 420/630 = -339/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/210
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