Answers

Subtract 35/70 from 90/7

1^st number: 12 6/7, 2^nd number: 35/70

90/7 - 35/70 is 173/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
   90/7 = 90 × 10/7 × 10 = 900/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/70 - 35/70 = 900 - 35/70 = 865/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/14
6. In mixed form: 125/14

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