Answers

Subtract 15/60 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 15/60

56/35 - 15/60 is 27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   56/35 = 56 × 12/35 × 12 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/420 - 105/420 = 672 - 105/420 = 567/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
6. In mixed form: 17/20

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