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Subtract 81/70 from 60/14

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/70

60/14 - 81/70 is 219/70.

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,
   81/70 = 81 × 1/70 × 1 = 81/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/70 - 81/70 = 300 - 81/70 = 219/70
5. In mixed form: 39/70

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