Answers

Subtract 70/60 from 49/10

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

49/10 - 70/60 is 56/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   49/10 = 49 × 6/10 × 6 = 294/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/60 - 70/60 = 294 - 70/60 = 224/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
6. In mixed form: 311/15

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