Subtract 42/70 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 42/70
20/9 - 42/70 is 73/45.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 70/9 × 70 = 1400/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/630 - 378/630 = 1400 - 378/630 = 1022/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/45
- In mixed form: 128/45
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