Answers

Subtract 70/25 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

49/45 - 70/25 is -77/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   49/45 = 49 × 5/45 × 5 = 245/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/225 - 630/225 = 245 - 630/225 = -385/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/45

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