Answers

Subtract 8/4 from 10/70

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

10/70 - 8/4 is -13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   8/4 = 8 × 35/4 × 35 = 280/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/140 - 280/140 = 20 - 280/140 = -260/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/7

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