Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

10/16 - 70/45 is -67/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/720 - 1120/720 = 450 - 1120/720 = -670/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/72

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