Answers

Subtract 15/70 from 80/28

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 15/70

80/28 - 15/70 is 37/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   80/28 = 80 × 5/28 × 5 = 400/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/140 - 30/140 = 400 - 30/140 = 370/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
6. In mixed form: 29/14

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