Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 72/30

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 60/70

72/30 - 60/70 is 54/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/210 - 180/210 = 504 - 180/210 = 324/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
6. In mixed form: 119/35

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