Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

35/20 - 60/50 is 11/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   35/20 = 35 × 5/20 × 5 = 175/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   60/50 = 60 × 2/50 × 2 = 120/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/100 - 120/100 = 175 - 120/100 = 55/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20

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