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Subtract 9/70 from 45/4

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 9/70

45/4 - 9/70 is 1557/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    45/4 = 45 × 35/4 × 35 = 1575/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/140 - 18/140 = 1575 - 18/140 = 1557/140
  5. In mixed form: 1117/140

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