Answers

Subtract 49/70 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 49/70

28/4 - 49/70 is 63/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   28/4 = 28 × 35/4 × 35 = 980/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/140 - 98/140 = 980 - 98/140 = 882/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
6. In mixed form: 63/10

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