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Subtract 70/45 from 14/10

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

14/10 - 70/45 is -7/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/90 - 140/90 = 126 - 140/90 = -14/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/45

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