Answers

Subtract 60/35 from 70/72

1^st number: 70/72, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

70/72 - 60/35 is -187/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   70/72 = 70 × 35/72 × 35 = 2450/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   60/35 = 60 × 72/35 × 72 = 4320/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/2520 - 4320/2520 = 2450 - 4320/2520 = -1870/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/252

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