Subtract 25/70 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 25/70
10/9 - 25/70 is 95/126.
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,
10/9 = 10 × 70/9 × 70 = 700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/630 - 225/630 = 700 - 225/630 = 475/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/126
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