Answers

Subtract 72/35 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

60/70 - 72/35 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
   72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/70 - 144/70 = 60 - 144/70 = -84/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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