Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 1/5

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

1/5 - 70/35 is -9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   1/5 = 1 × 7/5 × 7 = 7/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   70/35 = 70 × 1/35 × 1 = 70/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/35 - 70/35 = 7 - 70/35 = -63/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5

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