Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 25/18

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 35/70

25/18 - 35/70 is 8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/630 - 315/630 = 875 - 315/630 = 560/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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