Subtract 6/70 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 6/70
56/9 - 6/70 is 1933/315.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 70/9 × 70 = 3920/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/630 - 54/630 = 3920 - 54/630 = 3866/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1933/315
- In mixed form: 643/315
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