Answers

Subtract 42/80 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 42/80

70/35 - 42/80 is 59/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/560 - 294/560 = 1120 - 294/560 = 826/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/40
6. In mixed form: 119/40

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