Answers

Subtract 36/70 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 36/70

70/18 - 36/70 is 1063/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   70/18 = 70 × 35/18 × 35 = 2450/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/630 - 324/630 = 2450 - 324/630 = 2126/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1063/315
6. In mixed form: 3118/315

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