Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 4/70

1^st number: 4/70, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

4/70 - 84/60 is -47/35.

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,
   4/70 = 4 × 6/70 × 6 = 24/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   84/60 = 84 × 7/60 × 7 = 588/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/420 - 588/420 = 24 - 588/420 = -564/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/35

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