Subtract 9/70 from 80/2
1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 9/70
80/2 - 9/70 is 2791/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
80/2 = 80 × 35/2 × 35 = 2800/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
9/70 = 9 × 1/70 × 1 = 9/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/70 - 9/70 = 2800 - 9/70 = 2791/70 - In mixed form: 3961/70
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