Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 70/4

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/30

70/4 - 15/30 is 17/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   70/4 = 70 × 15/4 × 15 = 1050/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/60 - 30/60 = 1050 - 30/60 = 1020/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/1

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