Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 35/63

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

35/63 - 70/50 is -38/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   35/63 = 35 × 50/63 × 50 = 1750/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/3150 - 4410/3150 = 1750 - 4410/3150 = -2660/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45

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