Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 4/9

1^st number: 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

4/9 - 70/45 is -10/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/45 - 70/45 = 20 - 70/45 = -50/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9

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