Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

14/24 - 70/45 is -35/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/360 - 560/360 = 210 - 560/360 = -350/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/36

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