Subtract 70/45 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 25/45
16/9 - 70/45 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/45 - 70/45 = 80 - 70/45 = 10/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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