Answers

Subtract 36/70 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 36/70

75/25 - 36/70 is 87/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   75/25 = 75 × 14/25 × 14 = 1050/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/350 - 180/350 = 1050 - 180/350 = 870/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/35
6. In mixed form: 217/35

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