Subtract 9/84 from 70/63
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 9/84
70/63 - 9/84 is 253/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
70/63 = 70 × 4/63 × 4 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/252 - 27/252 = 280 - 27/252 = 253/252 - In mixed form: 11/252
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