Subtract 70/9 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 7 7/9
70/20 - 70/9 is -77/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
70/9 = 70 × 20/9 × 20 = 1400/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/180 - 1400/180 = 630 - 1400/180 = -770/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/18
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