Subtract 72/70 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/70
9/3 - 72/70 is 69/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
9/3 = 9 × 70/3 × 70 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/210 - 216/210 = 630 - 216/210 = 414/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/35
- In mixed form: 134/35
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