Answers

Subtract 48/45 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

70/4 - 48/45 is 493/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/180 - 192/180 = 3150 - 192/180 = 2958/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 493/30
6. In mixed form: 1613/30

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