Subtract 1/9 from 50/70
50/70 - 1/9 is 38/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
1/9 = 1 × 70/9 × 70 = 70/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/630 - 70/630 = 450 - 70/630 = 380/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/63
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