Subtract 8/70 from 9/10
9/10 - 8/70 is 11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/70 - 8/70 = 63 - 8/70 = 55/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/14
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