Answers

Subtract 15/6 from 70/30

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

70/30 - 15/6 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/30 - 75/30 = 70 - 75/30 = -5/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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