Subtract 5/70 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 5/70
12/9 - 5/70 is 53/42.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 70/9 × 70 = 840/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/630 - 45/630 = 840 - 45/630 = 795/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/42
- In mixed form: 111/42
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