Subtract 7/9 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 7/9
70/30 - 7/9 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 70/90 = 210 - 70/90 = 140/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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