Answers

Subtract 42/6 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

70/45 - 42/6 is -49/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/90 - 630/90 = 140 - 630/90 = -490/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/9

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