Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

70/5 - 70/36 is 217/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/180 - 350/180 = 2520 - 350/180 = 2170/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/18
6. In mixed form: 121/18

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