Answers

Subtract 84/70 from 32/90

1^st number: 32/90, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

32/90 - 84/70 is -38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   32/90 = 32 × 7/90 × 7 = 224/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   84/70 = 84 × 9/70 × 9 = 756/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/630 - 756/630 = 224 - 756/630 = -532/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45

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