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Subtract 70/45 from 49/2

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 1 25/45

49/2 - 70/45 is 413/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    49/2 = 49 × 45/2 × 45 = 2205/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/90 - 140/90 = 2205 - 140/90 = 2065/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/18
  6. In mixed form: 2217/18

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