Answers

Subtract 70/9 from 35/72

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

35/72 - 70/9 is -175/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   70/9 = 70 × 8/9 × 8 = 560/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/72 - 560/72 = 35 - 560/72 = -525/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/24

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