Answers

Subtract 70/30 from 60/7

1^st number: 8 4/7, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

60/7 - 70/30 is 131/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
   60/7 = 60 × 30/7 × 30 = 1800/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/210 - 490/210 = 1800 - 490/210 = 1310/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/21
6. In mixed form: 65/21

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