Answers

Subtract 45/70 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 45/70

90/4 - 45/70 is 153/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   90/4 = 90 × 35/4 × 35 = 3150/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/140 - 90/140 = 3150 - 90/140 = 3060/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/7
6. In mixed form: 216/7

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