Answers

Subtract 70/45 from 5/6

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

5/6 - 70/45 is -13/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/90 - 140/90 = 75 - 140/90 = -65/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18

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