Answers

Subtract 28/5 from 70/75

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 5 3/5

70/75 - 28/5 is -14/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   70/75 = 70 × 1/75 × 1 = 70/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   28/5 = 28 × 15/5 × 15 = 420/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/75 - 420/75 = 70 - 420/75 = -350/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3

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