Answers

Subtract 5/45 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 5/45

70/60 - 5/45 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/180 - 20/180 = 210 - 20/180 = 190/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
6. In mixed form: 11/18

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