Subtract 3/70 from 45/36
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 3/70
45/36 - 3/70 is 169/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
3/70 = 3 × 18/70 × 18 = 54/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/1260 - 54/1260 = 1575 - 54/1260 = 1521/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/140
- In mixed form: 129/140
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