Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

5/35 - 60/20 is -20/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/140 - 420/140 = 20 - 420/140 = -400/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/7

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