Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 35/50

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

35/50 - 70/15 is -119/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   70/15 = 70 × 10/15 × 10 = 700/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/150 - 700/150 = 105 - 700/150 = -595/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/30

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