Answers

Subtract 70/5 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

84/28 - 70/5 is -11/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
   70/5 = 70 × 28/5 × 28 = 1960/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/140 - 1960/140 = 420 - 1960/140 = -1540/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/1

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