Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

2/60 - 70/5 is -419/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   70/5 = 70 × 12/5 × 12 = 840/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/60 - 840/60 = 2 - 840/60 = -838/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -419/30

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