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Subtract 6/70 from 50/45

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 6/70

50/45 - 6/70 is 323/315.

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,
    50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/630 - 54/630 = 700 - 54/630 = 646/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/315
  6. In mixed form: 18/315

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