Answers

Subtract 60/10 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

49/35 - 60/10 is -23/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   49/35 = 49 × 2/35 × 2 = 98/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   60/10 = 60 × 7/10 × 7 = 420/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/70 - 420/70 = 98 - 420/70 = -322/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/5

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