Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 4/18

1^st number: 4/18, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

4/18 - 70/60 is -17/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/180 - 210/180 = 40 - 210/180 = -170/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18

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