Subtract 28/70 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 28/70
72/9 - 28/70 is 38/5.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 70/9 × 70 = 5040/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/630 - 252/630 = 5040 - 252/630 = 4788/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/5
- In mixed form: 73/5
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