Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 2/42

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

2/42 - 70/60 is -47/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/420 - 490/420 = 20 - 490/420 = -470/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/42

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