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Subtract 70/49 from 45/4

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 1 21/49

45/4 - 70/49 is 275/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    45/4 = 45 × 49/4 × 49 = 2205/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    70/49 = 70 × 4/49 × 4 = 280/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/196 - 280/196 = 2205 - 280/196 = 1925/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/28
  6. In mixed form: 923/28

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