Answers

Subtract 49/35 from 18/70

1^st number: 18/70, 2^nd number: 1 14/35

18/70 - 49/35 is -8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   49/35 = 49 × 2/35 × 2 = 98/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/70 - 98/70 = 18 - 98/70 = -80/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/7

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