Subtract 3/6 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 3/6
70/9 - 3/6 is 131/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
70/9 = 70 × 2/9 × 2 = 140/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
3/6 = 3 × 3/6 × 3 = 9/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/18 - 9/18 = 140 - 9/18 = 131/18 - In mixed form: 75/18
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