Subtract 14/70 from 25/9, Solve 2 7/9

Subtract 14/70 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 14/70

25/9 - 14/70 is 116/45.

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,
25/9 = 25 × 70/9 × 70 = 1750/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/630 - 126/630 = 1750 - 126/630 = 1624/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45

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