Answers

Subtract 50/45 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

70/28 - 50/45 is 25/18.

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,
   70/28 = 70 × 45/28 × 45 = 3150/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   50/45 = 50 × 28/45 × 28 = 1400/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/1260 - 1400/1260 = 3150 - 1400/1260 = 1750/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
6. In mixed form: 17/18

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