Answers

Subtract 3/75 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 3/75

70/36 - 3/75 is 857/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   3/75 = 3 × 12/75 × 12 = 36/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/900 - 36/900 = 1750 - 36/900 = 1714/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/450
6. In mixed form: 1407/450

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