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Subtract 70/60 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

35/21 - 70/60 is 1/2.

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,
   35/21 = 35 × 20/21 × 20 = 700/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/420 - 490/420 = 700 - 490/420 = 210/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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