Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 60/96

60/96 - 60/70 is -13/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   60/70 = 60 × 48/70 × 48 = 2880/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/3360 - 2880/3360 = 2100 - 2880/3360 = -780/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/56

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