Answers

Subtract 15/9 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

70/42 - 15/9 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   70/42 = 70 × 3/42 × 3 = 210/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   15/9 = 15 × 14/9 × 14 = 210/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/126 - 210/126 = 210 - 210/126 = 0/126
5. The answer is 0

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