Subtract 3/70 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 3/70
90/9 - 3/70 is 697/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
90/9 = 90 × 70/9 × 70 = 6300/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6300/630 - 27/630 = 6300 - 27/630 = 6273/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 697/70
- In mixed form: 967/70
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