Subtract 56/70 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 56/70
70/9 - 56/70 is 314/45.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/630 - 504/630 = 4900 - 504/630 = 4396/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/45
- In mixed form: 644/45
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