Answers

Subtract 36/70 from 60/14

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 36/70

60/14 - 36/70 is 132/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   60/14 = 60 × 5/14 × 5 = 300/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/70 - 36/70 = 300 - 36/70 = 264/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132/35
6. In mixed form: 327/35

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