Answers

Subtract 70/14 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

35/20 - 70/14 is -13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
   70/14 = 70 × 10/14 × 10 = 700/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/140 - 700/140 = 245 - 700/140 = -455/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4

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