Answers

Subtract 56/45 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

70/40 - 56/45 is 91/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   70/40 = 70 × 9/40 × 9 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/360 - 448/360 = 630 - 448/360 = 182/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/180

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