Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

49/9 - 70/35 is 31/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   70/35 = 70 × 9/35 × 9 = 630/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/315 - 630/315 = 1715 - 630/315 = 1085/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
6. In mixed form: 34/9

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