Subtract 70/9 from 35/70
1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 7 7/9
35/70 - 70/9 is -131/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
70/9 = 70 × 70/9 × 70 = 4900/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/630 - 4900/630 = 315 - 4900/630 = -4585/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/18
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