Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

70/60 - 84/80 is 7/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 252/240 = 280 - 252/240 = 28/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/60

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