Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

70/35 - 35/7 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   70/35 = 70 × 1/35 × 1 = 70/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   35/7 = 35 × 5/7 × 5 = 175/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/35 - 175/35 = 70 - 175/35 = -105/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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