Answers

Subtract 70/40 from 56/60

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

56/60 - 70/40 is -49/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/120 - 210/120 = 112 - 210/120 = -98/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/60

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