Subtract 5/9 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 5/9
70/10 - 5/9 is 58/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
70/10 = 70 × 9/10 × 9 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 50/90 = 630 - 50/90 = 580/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/9
- In mixed form: 64/9
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