Subtract 45/70 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 45/70
4/3 - 45/70 is 29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
4/3 = 4 × 70/3 × 70 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 135/210 = 280 - 135/210 = 145/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42
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