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Subtract 75/35 from 7/10

1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 2 5/35

7/10 - 75/35 is -101/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    7/10 = 7 × 7/10 × 7 = 49/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    75/35 = 75 × 2/35 × 2 = 150/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/70 - 150/70 = 49 - 150/70 = -101/70

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