Answers

Subtract 21/6 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

70/35 - 21/6 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   21/6 = 21 × 35/6 × 35 = 735/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/210 - 735/210 = 420 - 735/210 = -315/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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