Answers

Subtract 60/40 from 1/70

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

1/70 - 60/40 is -52/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   1/70 = 1 × 4/70 × 4 = 4/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/280 - 420/280 = 4 - 420/280 = -416/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/35

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