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Subtract 9/14 from 70/18

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 9/14

70/18 - 9/14 is 409/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    70/18 = 70 × 7/18 × 7 = 490/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/126 - 81/126 = 490 - 81/126 = 409/126
  5. In mixed form: 331/126

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