Answers

Subtract 72/70 from 60/2

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

60/2 - 72/70 is 1014/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   60/2 = 60 × 35/2 × 35 = 2100/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   72/70 = 72 × 1/70 × 1 = 72/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/70 - 72/70 = 2100 - 72/70 = 2028/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1014/35
6. In mixed form: 2834/35

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