Answers

Subtract 42/6 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

70/10 - 42/6 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   70/10 = 70 × 3/10 × 3 = 210/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/30 - 210/30 = 210 - 210/30 = 0/30
5. The answer is 0

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