Answers

Subtract 80/14 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 5 10/14

70/45 - 80/14 is -262/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
   80/14 = 80 × 45/14 × 45 = 3600/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/630 - 3600/630 = 980 - 3600/630 = -2620/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -262/63

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