Answers

Subtract 49/70 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 49/70

70/25 - 49/70 is 21/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/350 - 245/350 = 980 - 245/350 = 735/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
6. In mixed form: 21/10

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