Subtract 98/70 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 28/70
25/9 - 98/70 is 62/45.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 70/9 × 70 = 1750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
98/70 = 98 × 9/70 × 9 = 882/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/630 - 882/630 = 1750 - 882/630 = 868/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
- In mixed form: 117/45
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