Subtract 2/9 from 21/70
21/70 - 2/9 is 7/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
2/9 = 2 × 70/9 × 70 = 140/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/630 - 140/630 = 189 - 140/630 = 49/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/90
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