Subtract 18/72 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 18/72
70/9 - 18/72 is 271/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/72 - 18/72 = 560 - 18/72 = 542/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/36
- In mixed form: 719/36
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