Answers

Subtract 3/21 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 3/21

70/36 - 3/21 is 227/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 21 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   70/36 = 70 × 7/36 × 7 = 490/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   3/21 = 3 × 12/21 × 12 = 36/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/252 - 36/252 = 490 - 36/252 = 454/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/126
6. In mixed form: 1101/126

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