Answers

Subtract 63/35 from 45/75

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

45/75 - 63/35 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   45/75 = 45 × 7/75 × 7 = 315/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   63/35 = 63 × 15/35 × 15 = 945/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/525 - 945/525 = 315 - 945/525 = -630/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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