Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 49/14

1^st number: 3 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

49/14 - 70/45 is 35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
   49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/630 - 980/630 = 2205 - 980/630 = 1225/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
6. In mixed form: 117/18

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