Answers

Subtract 36/15 from 35/70

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

35/70 - 36/15 is -19/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   36/15 = 36 × 14/15 × 14 = 504/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/210 - 504/210 = 105 - 504/210 = -399/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10

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