Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 3/70

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

3/70 - 96/60 is -109/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   96/60 = 96 × 7/60 × 7 = 672/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/420 - 672/420 = 18 - 672/420 = -654/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/70

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