Answers

Subtract 75/35 from 2/14

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

2/14 - 75/35 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/70 - 150/70 = 10 - 150/70 = -140/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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