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Subtract 70/45 from 7/4

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 25/45

7/4 - 70/45 is 7/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/180 - 280/180 = 315 - 280/180 = 35/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/36

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