Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

70/15 - 70/36 is 49/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/180 - 350/180 = 840 - 350/180 = 490/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
6. In mixed form: 213/18

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