Subtract 30/70 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 30/70
9/6 - 30/70 is 15/14.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/210 - 90/210 = 315 - 90/210 = 225/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
- In mixed form: 11/14
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