Subtract 54/70 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 54/70
14/9 - 54/70 is 247/315.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 70/9 × 70 = 980/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/630 - 486/630 = 980 - 486/630 = 494/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/315
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