Subtract 2/49 from 70/60, Solve 1 10/60

Subtract 2/49 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 2/49

70/60 - 2/49 is 331/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
2/49 = 2 × 60/49 × 60 = 120/2940
Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2940 - 120/2940 = 3430 - 120/2940 = 3310/2940
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/294
In mixed form: 137/294

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