Answers

Subtract 70/14 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

63/45 - 70/14 is -18/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 14 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 14 × 45 = 630,
   70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/630 - 3150/630 = 882 - 3150/630 = -2268/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5

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