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Subtract 70/45 from 6/28

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

6/28 - 70/45 is -169/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/1260 - 1960/1260 = 270 - 1960/1260 = -1690/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/126

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