Answers

Subtract 90/70 from 16/35

1^st number: 16/35, 2^nd number: 1 20/70

16/35 - 90/70 is -29/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   90/70 = 90 × 1/70 × 1 = 90/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/70 - 90/70 = 32 - 90/70 = -58/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/35

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