Answers

Subtract 70/49 from 45/2

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

45/2 - 70/49 is 295/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   45/2 = 45 × 49/2 × 49 = 2205/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   70/49 = 70 × 2/49 × 2 = 140/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/98 - 140/98 = 2205 - 140/98 = 2065/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/14
6. In mixed form: 211/14

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