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Subtract 3/70 from 84/9

1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 3/70

84/9 - 3/70 is 1951/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    84/9 = 84 × 70/9 × 70 = 5880/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5880/630 - 27/630 = 5880 - 27/630 = 5853/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1951/210
  6. In mixed form: 961/210

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