Subtract 1/45 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1/45
70/35 - 1/45 is 89/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
70/35 = 70 × 9/35 × 9 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/315 - 7/315 = 630 - 7/315 = 623/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/45
- In mixed form: 144/45
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