Subtract 28/70 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 28/70
75/9 - 28/70 is 119/15.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 70/9 × 70 = 5250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/630 - 252/630 = 5250 - 252/630 = 4998/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/15
- In mixed form: 714/15
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