Subtract 18/70 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 18/70
18/9 - 18/70 is 61/35.
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,
18/9 = 18 × 70/9 × 70 = 1260/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/630 - 162/630 = 1260 - 162/630 = 1098/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/35
- In mixed form: 126/35
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