Subtract 8/70 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 8/70
35/9 - 8/70 is 1189/315.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 70/9 × 70 = 2450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/630 - 72/630 = 2450 - 72/630 = 2378/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1189/315
- In mixed form: 3244/315
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