Answers

Subtract 42/28 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

60/70 - 42/28 is -9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/140 - 210/140 = 120 - 210/140 = -90/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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