Subtract 84/70 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 1 14/70
21/9 - 84/70 is 17/15.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 70/9 × 70 = 1470/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
84/70 = 84 × 9/70 × 9 = 756/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/630 - 756/630 = 1470 - 756/630 = 714/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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