Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 10/96

1^st number: 10/96, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

10/96 - 70/45 is -209/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   10/96 = 10 × 15/96 × 15 = 150/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/1440 - 2240/1440 = 150 - 2240/1440 = -2090/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/144

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