Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 2/70

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

2/70 - 60/50 is -41/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/350 - 420/350 = 10 - 420/350 = -410/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/35

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