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Subtract 1/70 from 5/45

5/45 - 1/70 is 61/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/630 - 9/630 = 70 - 9/630 = 61/630

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