Answers

Subtract 28/21 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 7/21

35/20 - 28/21 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   35/20 = 35 × 21/20 × 21 = 735/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   28/21 = 28 × 20/21 × 20 = 560/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/420 - 560/420 = 735 - 560/420 = 175/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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