Answers

Subtract 40/70 from 48/45

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 40/70

48/45 - 40/70 is 52/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/630 - 360/630 = 672 - 360/630 = 312/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/105

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