Answers

Subtract 6/70 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 6/70

60/28 - 6/70 is 72/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/140 - 12/140 = 300 - 12/140 = 288/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
6. In mixed form: 22/35

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