Subtract 8/70 from 80/9
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 8/70
80/9 - 8/70 is 2764/315.
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,
80/9 = 80 × 70/9 × 70 = 5600/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5600/630 - 72/630 = 5600 - 72/630 = 5528/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2764/315
- In mixed form: 8244/315
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