Subtract 3/49 from 70/45, Solve 1 25/45

Subtract 3/49 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 3/49

70/45 - 3/49 is 659/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
70/45 = 70 × 49/45 × 49 = 3430/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
3/49 = 3 × 45/49 × 45 = 135/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2205 - 135/2205 = 3430 - 135/2205 = 3295/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/441
In mixed form: 1218/441

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