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Subtract 2/45 from 70/25

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2/45

70/25 - 2/45 is 124/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/225 - 10/225 = 630 - 10/225 = 620/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 124/45
  6. In mixed form: 234/45

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