Subtract 21/70 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 21/70
32/9 - 21/70 is 293/90.
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,
32/9 = 32 × 70/9 × 70 = 2240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/630 - 189/630 = 2240 - 189/630 = 2051/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/90
- In mixed form: 323/90
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