Subtract 90/20 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 4 10/20
70/9 - 90/20 is 59/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
70/9 = 70 × 20/9 × 20 = 1400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/180 - 810/180 = 1400 - 810/180 = 590/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
- In mixed form: 35/18
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