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Subtract 45/70 from 70/10

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 45/70

70/10 - 45/70 is 89/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    70/10 = 70 × 7/10 × 7 = 490/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/70 - 45/70 = 490 - 45/70 = 445/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/14
  6. In mixed form: 65/14

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