Subtract 24/70 from 20/9, Solve 2 2/9

Subtract 24/70 from 20/9

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 24/70

20/9 - 24/70 is 592/315.

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,
20/9 = 20 × 70/9 × 70 = 1400/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/630 - 216/630 = 1400 - 216/630 = 1184/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 592/315
In mixed form: 1277/315

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