Subtract 25/45 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 25/45
70/6 - 25/45 is 100/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
70/6 = 70 × 15/6 × 15 = 1050/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/90 - 50/90 = 1050 - 50/90 = 1000/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/9
- In mixed form: 111/9
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