Subtract 14/70 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 14/70 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/70

75/9 - 14/70 is 122/15.

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,
75/9 = 75 × 70/9 × 70 = 5250/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/630 - 126/630 = 5250 - 126/630 = 5124/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/15
In mixed form: 82/15

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