Answers

Subtract 60/15 from 10/70

1^st number: 10/70, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

10/70 - 60/15 is -27/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   60/15 = 60 × 14/15 × 14 = 840/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/210 - 840/210 = 30 - 840/210 = -810/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/7

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