Answers

Subtract 10/25 from 80/70

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 10/25

80/70 - 10/25 is 26/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/350 - 140/350 = 400 - 140/350 = 260/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/35

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