Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 14/60

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

14/60 - 70/15 is -133/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/60 - 280/60 = 14 - 280/60 = -266/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/30

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