Answers

Subtract 25/4 from 70/15

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

70/15 - 25/4 is -19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/60 - 375/60 = 280 - 375/60 = -95/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/12

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