Subtract 8/70 from 9/81
9/81 - 8/70 is -1/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
9/81 = 9 × 70/81 × 70 = 630/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
8/70 = 8 × 81/70 × 81 = 648/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/5670 - 648/5670 = 630 - 648/5670 = -18/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/315
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