Subtract 70/84 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 70/84
12/9 - 70/84 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
12/9 = 12 × 28/9 × 28 = 336/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/252 - 210/252 = 336 - 210/252 = 126/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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