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Subtract 5/45 from 70/18

1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 5/45

70/18 - 5/45 is 34/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/90 - 10/90 = 350 - 10/90 = 340/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
  6. In mixed form: 37/9

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