Subtract 1/36 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 1/36
70/9 - 1/36 is 31/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
70/9 = 70 × 4/9 × 4 = 280/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/36 - 1/36 = 280 - 1/36 = 279/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
- In mixed form: 73/4
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