Subtract 1/35 from 70/63
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1/35
70/63 - 1/35 is 341/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
70/63 = 70 × 5/63 × 5 = 350/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/315 - 9/315 = 350 - 9/315 = 341/315 - In mixed form: 126/315
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