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Subtract 60/70 from 90/45

1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 60/70

90/45 - 60/70 is 8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    90/45 = 90 × 14/45 × 14 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/630 - 540/630 = 1260 - 540/630 = 720/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  6. In mixed form: 11/7

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