Answers

Subtract 42/6 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

70/35 - 42/6 is -5/1.

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,
   42/6 = 42 × 35/6 × 35 = 1470/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/210 - 1470/210 = 420 - 1470/210 = -1050/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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