Answers

Subtract 27/8 from 25/70

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

25/70 - 27/8 is -169/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/280 - 945/280 = 100 - 945/280 = -845/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/56

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