Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 12/75

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

12/75 - 70/60 is -151/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/300 - 350/300 = 48 - 350/300 = -302/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/150

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