Subtract 7/70 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 7/70
42/9 - 7/70 is 137/30.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 70/9 × 70 = 2940/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
7/70 = 7 × 9/70 × 9 = 63/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/630 - 63/630 = 2940 - 63/630 = 2877/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
- In mixed form: 417/30
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