Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 1/70

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

1/70 - 84/60 is -97/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   84/60 = 84 × 7/60 × 7 = 588/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/420 - 588/420 = 6 - 588/420 = -582/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/70

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