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Subtract 2/45 from 70/28

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/45

70/28 - 2/45 is 221/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    70/28 = 70 × 45/28 × 45 = 3150/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/1260 - 56/1260 = 3150 - 56/1260 = 3094/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/90
  6. In mixed form: 241/90

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