Answers

Subtract 6/36 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 6/36

70/45 - 6/36 is 25/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/180 - 30/180 = 280 - 30/180 = 250/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
6. In mixed form: 17/18

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