Subtract 70/45 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 25/45
10/5 - 70/45 is 4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/45 - 70/45 = 90 - 70/45 = 20/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9
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