Answers

Subtract 4/54 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 4/54

70/45 - 4/54 is 40/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   70/45 = 70 × 6/45 × 6 = 420/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/270 - 20/270 = 420 - 20/270 = 400/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
6. In mixed form: 113/27

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