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Subtract 2/70 from 1/60

1/60 - 2/70 is -1/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/420 - 12/420 = 7 - 12/420 = -5/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/84

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