Subtract 9/70 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 9/70
35/3 - 9/70 is 2423/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
35/3 = 35 × 70/3 × 70 = 2450/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/210 - 27/210 = 2450 - 27/210 = 2423/210 - In mixed form: 11113/210
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