Answers

Subtract 54/48 from 45/70

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

45/70 - 54/48 is -27/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   45/70 = 45 × 24/70 × 24 = 1080/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/1680 - 1890/1680 = 1080 - 1890/1680 = -810/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/56

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