Answers

Subtract 70/20 from 75/7

1^st number: 10 5/7, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

75/7 - 70/20 is 101/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   75/7 = 75 × 20/7 × 20 = 1500/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/140 - 490/140 = 1500 - 490/140 = 1010/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/14
6. In mixed form: 73/14

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