Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

14/54 - 70/45 is -35/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   70/45 = 70 × 6/45 × 6 = 420/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/270 - 420/270 = 70 - 420/270 = -350/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/27

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