Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

40/9 - 70/60 is 59/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/180 - 210/180 = 800 - 210/180 = 590/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/18
6. In mixed form: 35/18

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