Answers

Subtract 70/42 from 54/35

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

54/35 - 70/42 is -13/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   54/35 = 54 × 6/35 × 6 = 324/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   70/42 = 70 × 5/42 × 5 = 350/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/210 - 350/210 = 324 - 350/210 = -26/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/105

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