Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

35/20 - 70/15 is -35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/60 - 280/60 = 105 - 280/60 = -175/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12

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