Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 35/2

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

35/2 - 70/45 is 287/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   35/2 = 35 × 45/2 × 45 = 1575/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/90 - 140/90 = 1575 - 140/90 = 1435/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/18
6. In mixed form: 1517/18

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