Subtract 45/70 from 60/9
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 45/70
60/9 - 45/70 is 253/42.
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,
60/9 = 60 × 70/9 × 70 = 4200/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4200/630 - 405/630 = 4200 - 405/630 = 3795/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/42
- In mixed form: 61/42
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