Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 6/35

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

6/35 - 70/56 is -151/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/280 - 350/280 = 48 - 350/280 = -302/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/140

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