Subtract 1/70 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1/70
9/6 - 1/70 is 52/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
9/6 = 9 × 35/6 × 35 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/210 - 3/210 = 315 - 3/210 = 312/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/35
- In mixed form: 117/35
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