Answers

Subtract 15/36 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 15/36

70/35 - 15/36 is 19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   70/35 = 70 × 36/35 × 36 = 2520/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1260 - 525/1260 = 2520 - 525/1260 = 1995/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
6. In mixed form: 17/12

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