Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

49/9 - 70/15 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/45 - 210/45 = 245 - 210/45 = 35/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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