Answers

Subtract 35/60 from 30/21

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 35/60

30/21 - 35/60 is 71/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   30/21 = 30 × 20/21 × 20 = 600/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/420 - 245/420 = 600 - 245/420 = 355/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/84

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