Answers

Subtract 35/49 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 35/49

70/35 - 35/49 is 9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   70/35 = 70 × 7/35 × 7 = 490/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   35/49 = 35 × 5/49 × 5 = 175/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/245 - 175/245 = 490 - 175/245 = 315/245
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
6. In mixed form: 12/7

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