Answers

Subtract 75/35 from 2/10

1^st number: 2/10, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

2/10 - 75/35 is -68/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/70 - 150/70 = 14 - 150/70 = -136/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/35

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