Answers

Subtract 84/25 from 35/70

1^st number: 35/70, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

35/70 - 84/25 is -143/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   84/25 = 84 × 14/25 × 14 = 1176/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/350 - 1176/350 = 175 - 1176/350 = -1001/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/50

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