Answers

Subtract 12/36 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 12/36

70/25 - 12/36 is 37/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   70/25 = 70 × 36/25 × 36 = 2520/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/900 - 300/900 = 2520 - 300/900 = 2220/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
6. In mixed form: 27/15

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