Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 42/35

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

42/35 - 60/56 is 9/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/280 - 300/280 = 336 - 300/280 = 36/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/70

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