Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 70/80

1^st number: 70/80, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

70/80 - 84/60 is -21/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/240 - 336/240 = 210 - 336/240 = -126/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40

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