Answers

Subtract 45/20 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

70/6 - 45/20 is 113/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   70/6 = 70 × 10/6 × 10 = 700/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/60 - 135/60 = 700 - 135/60 = 565/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/12
6. In mixed form: 95/12

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