Answers

Subtract 45/70 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/70

20/4 - 45/70 is 61/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/140 - 90/140 = 700 - 90/140 = 610/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/14
6. In mixed form: 45/14

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