Answers

Subtract 45/70 from 80/25

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 45/70

80/25 - 45/70 is 179/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   80/25 = 80 × 14/25 × 14 = 1120/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   45/70 = 45 × 5/70 × 5 = 225/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/350 - 225/350 = 1120 - 225/350 = 895/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/70
6. In mixed form: 239/70

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