Subtract 72/70 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 2/70
5/9 - 72/70 is -149/315.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 648/630 = 350 - 648/630 = -298/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/315
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