Answers

Subtract 25/7 from 70/75

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

70/75 - 25/7 is -277/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   70/75 = 70 × 7/75 × 7 = 490/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   25/7 = 25 × 75/7 × 75 = 1875/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/525 - 1875/525 = 490 - 1875/525 = -1385/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/105

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