Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 9/15

1^st number: 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

9/15 - 45/25 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   9/15 = 9 × 5/15 × 5 = 45/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   45/25 = 45 × 3/25 × 3 = 135/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/75 - 135/75 = 45 - 135/75 = -90/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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