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Subtract 9/70 from 3/8

3/8 - 9/70 is 69/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/280 - 36/280 = 105 - 36/280 = 69/280

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