Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 5/70

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

5/70 - 84/20 is -289/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/140 - 588/140 = 10 - 588/140 = -578/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/70

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