Answers

Subtract 9/70 from 60/40

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 9/70

60/40 - 9/70 is 48/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   60/40 = 60 × 7/40 × 7 = 420/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/280 - 36/280 = 420 - 36/280 = 384/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
6. In mixed form: 113/35

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