Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

25/14 - 70/60 is 13/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   25/14 = 25 × 30/14 × 30 = 750/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/420 - 490/420 = 750 - 490/420 = 260/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/21

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