Answers

Subtract 10/70 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 10/70

63/45 - 10/70 is 44/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/630 - 90/630 = 882 - 90/630 = 792/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
6. In mixed form: 19/35

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