Answers

Subtract 30/10 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 3 0/10

70/60 - 30/10 is -11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/60 - 180/60 = 70 - 180/60 = -110/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6

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