Answers

Subtract 35/60 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 35/60

30/18 - 35/60 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   30/18 = 30 × 10/18 × 10 = 300/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/180 - 105/180 = 300 - 105/180 = 195/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
6. In mixed form: 11/12

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