Subtract 14/45 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 14/45
70/20 - 14/45 is 287/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/180 - 56/180 = 630 - 56/180 = 574/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/90
- In mixed form: 317/90
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