Answers

Subtract 42/60 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 42/60

35/5 - 42/60 is 63/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/60 - 42/60 = 420 - 42/60 = 378/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/10
6. In mixed form: 63/10

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