Answers

Subtract 30/4 from 35/70

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

35/70 - 30/4 is -7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   35/70 = 35 × 2/70 × 2 = 70/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/140 - 1050/140 = 70 - 1050/140 = -980/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/1

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