Answers

Subtract 25/10 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

60/70 - 25/10 is -23/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   60/70 = 60 × 1/70 × 1 = 60/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/70 - 175/70 = 60 - 175/70 = -115/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/14

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