Subtract 9/70 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 9/70
70/20 - 9/70 is 118/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 18/140 = 490 - 18/140 = 472/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/35
- In mixed form: 313/35
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