Subtract 9/70 from 1/6
1/6 - 9/70 is 4/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
1/6 = 1 × 35/6 × 35 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/210 - 27/210 = 35 - 27/210 = 8/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/105
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