Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 12/45

1^st number: 12/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

12/45 - 70/60 is -9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/180 - 210/180 = 48 - 210/180 = -162/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/10

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