Answers

Subtract 70/6 from 20/10

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

20/10 - 70/6 is -29/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/30 - 350/30 = 60 - 350/30 = -290/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/3

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