Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 40/2

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

40/2 - 70/35 is 18/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   40/2 = 40 × 35/2 × 35 = 1400/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   70/35 = 70 × 2/35 × 2 = 140/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/70 - 140/70 = 1400 - 140/70 = 1260/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/1

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