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Subtract 4/9 from 70/2

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 4/9

70/2 - 4/9 is 311/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    70/2 = 70 × 9/2 × 9 = 630/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/18 - 8/18 = 630 - 8/18 = 622/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/9
  6. In mixed form: 345/9

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