Answers

Subtract 70/48 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

60/70 - 70/48 is -101/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   60/70 = 60 × 24/70 × 24 = 1440/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/1680 - 2450/1680 = 1440 - 2450/1680 = -1010/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/168

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