Subtract 49/70 from 54/9, Solve 6 0/9

Subtract 49/70 from 54/9

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 49/70

54/9 - 49/70 is 53/10.

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,
54/9 = 54 × 70/9 × 70 = 3780/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/630 - 441/630 = 3780 - 441/630 = 3339/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10

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