Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

15/4 - 35/7 is -5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   15/4 = 15 × 7/4 × 7 = 105/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   35/7 = 35 × 4/7 × 4 = 140/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/28 - 140/28 = 105 - 140/28 = -35/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4

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