Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 5/70

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

5/70 - 35/10 is -24/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/70 - 245/70 = 5 - 245/70 = -240/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/7

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