Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 24/45

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

24/45 - 70/60 is -19/30.

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,
   24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/180 - 210/180 = 96 - 210/180 = -114/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/30

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