Answers

Subtract 27/36 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 27/36

70/10 - 27/36 is 25/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   70/10 = 70 × 18/10 × 18 = 1260/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/180 - 135/180 = 1260 - 135/180 = 1125/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
6. In mixed form: 61/4

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