Answers

Subtract 27/70 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 27/70

60/8 - 27/70 is 249/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/280 - 108/280 = 2100 - 108/280 = 1992/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 249/35
6. In mixed form: 74/35

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