Subtract 45/70 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 45/70
63/9 - 45/70 is 89/14.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 70/9 × 70 = 4410/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/630 - 405/630 = 4410 - 405/630 = 4005/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/14
- In mixed form: 65/14
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