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Subtract 3/70 from 16/9

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 3/70

16/9 - 3/70 is 1093/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    16/9 = 16 × 70/9 × 70 = 1120/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/630 - 27/630 = 1120 - 27/630 = 1093/630
  5. In mixed form: 1463/630

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