Answers

Subtract 70/20 from 4/35

1^st number: 4/35, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

4/35 - 70/20 is -237/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/140 - 490/140 = 16 - 490/140 = -474/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -237/70

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