Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 30/60

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

30/60 - 70/5 is -27/2.

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,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   70/5 = 70 × 12/5 × 12 = 840/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/60 - 840/60 = 30 - 840/60 = -810/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/2

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