Answers

Subtract 6/60 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 6/60

35/18 - 6/60 is 83/45.

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,
   35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/180 - 18/180 = 350 - 18/180 = 332/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/45
6. In mixed form: 138/45

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