Answers

Subtract 70/84 from 60/64

60/64 - 70/84 is 5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   60/64 = 60 × 21/64 × 21 = 1260/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   70/84 = 70 × 16/84 × 16 = 1120/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/1344 - 1120/1344 = 1260 - 1120/1344 = 140/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48

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