Answers

Subtract 75/50 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

70/35 - 75/50 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/350 - 525/350 = 700 - 525/350 = 175/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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