Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

10/4 - 70/60 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 70/60 = 150 - 70/60 = 80/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
6. In mixed form: 11/3

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