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Subtract 60/70 from 60/64

60/64 - 60/70 is 9/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   60/64 = 60 × 35/64 × 35 = 2100/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   60/70 = 60 × 32/70 × 32 = 1920/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/2240 - 1920/2240 = 2100 - 1920/2240 = 180/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112

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