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Subtract 60/70 from 70/14

1^st number: 5 0/14, 2^nd number: 60/70

70/14 - 60/70 is 29/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   70/14 = 70 × 5/14 × 5 = 350/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   60/70 = 60 × 1/70 × 1 = 60/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/70 - 60/70 = 350 - 60/70 = 290/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/7
6. In mixed form: 41/7

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