Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

6/10 - 45/25 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   6/10 = 6 × 5/10 × 5 = 30/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   45/25 = 45 × 2/25 × 2 = 90/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/50 - 90/50 = 30 - 90/50 = -60/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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