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Subtract 9/70 from 5/3

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

5/3 - 9/70 is 323/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/210 - 27/210 = 350 - 27/210 = 323/210
  5. In mixed form: 1113/210

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