Subtract 9/70 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 9/70
70/10 - 9/70 is 481/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
70/10 = 70 × 7/10 × 7 = 490/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/70 - 9/70 = 490 - 9/70 = 481/70 - In mixed form: 661/70
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