Subtract 4/70 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 4/70
452 - 470 is 157170.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
452 = 45 × 352 × 35 = 157570 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
470 = 4 × 170 × 1 = 470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
157570 - 470 = 1575 - 470 = 157170 - In mixed form: 223170
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