Subtract 70/4 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 17 2/4
70/45 - 70/4 is -287/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/180 - 3150/180 = 280 - 3150/180 = -2870/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -287/18
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