Subtract 16/70 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 16/70
70/9 - 16/70 is 2378/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
70/9 = 70 × 70/9 × 70 = 4900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/630 - 144/630 = 4900 - 144/630 = 4756/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2378/315
- In mixed form: 7173/315
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