Subtract 9/70 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 9/70
36/12 - 9/70 is 201/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
36/12 = 36 × 35/12 × 35 = 1260/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/420 - 54/420 = 1260 - 54/420 = 1206/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/70
- In mixed form: 261/70
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