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Subtract 25/9 from 70/15

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 2 7/9

70/15 - 25/9 is 17/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    25/9 = 25 × 5/9 × 5 = 125/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/45 - 125/45 = 210 - 125/45 = 85/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
  6. In mixed form: 18/9

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