Answers

Subtract 12/60 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 12/60

35/8 - 12/60 is 167/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/120 - 24/120 = 525 - 24/120 = 501/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/40
6. In mixed form: 47/40

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