Subtract 9/70 from 28/6
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 9/70
28/6 - 9/70 is 953/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/210 - 27/210 = 980 - 27/210 = 953/210 - In mixed form: 4113/210
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