Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 81/5

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

81/5 - 70/35 is 71/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   81/5 = 81 × 7/5 × 7 = 567/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   70/35 = 70 × 1/35 × 1 = 70/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/35 - 70/35 = 567 - 70/35 = 497/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/5
6. In mixed form: 141/5

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