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Subtract 60/70 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 60/70

63/9 - 60/70 is 43/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    63/9 = 63 × 70/9 × 70 = 4410/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4410/630 - 540/630 = 4410 - 540/630 = 3870/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/7
  6. In mixed form: 61/7

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