Subtract 5/70 from 48/9, Solve 5 3/9

Subtract 5/70 from 48/9

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 5/70

48/9 - 5/70 is 221/42.

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,
48/9 = 48 × 70/9 × 70 = 3360/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/630 - 45/630 = 3360 - 45/630 = 3315/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/42
In mixed form: 511/42

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