Subtract 49/90 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 49/90
70/9 - 49/90 is 217/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
70/9 = 70 × 10/9 × 10 = 700/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/90 - 49/90 = 700 - 49/90 = 651/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/30
- In mixed form: 77/30
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