Subtract 70/7 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 10 0/7
45/2 - 70/7 is 25/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
45/2 = 45 × 7/2 × 7 = 315/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
70/7 = 70 × 2/7 × 2 = 140/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/14 - 140/14 = 315 - 140/14 = 175/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/2
- In mixed form: 121/2
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