Subtract 3/45 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 3/45
70/28 - 3/45 is 73/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
70/28 = 70 × 45/28 × 45 = 3150/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
3/45 = 3 × 28/45 × 28 = 84/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1260 - 84/1260 = 3150 - 84/1260 = 3066/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/30
- In mixed form: 213/30
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