Answers

Subtract 36/10 from 8/70

1^st number: 8/70, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

8/70 - 36/10 is -122/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/70 - 252/70 = 8 - 252/70 = -244/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -122/35

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