Subtract 4/45 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 4/45
70/7 - 4/45 is 446/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/315 - 28/315 = 3150 - 28/315 = 3122/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 446/45
- In mixed form: 941/45
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