Answers

Subtract 35/42 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 35/42

60/10 - 35/42 is 31/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   60/10 = 60 × 21/10 × 21 = 1260/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/210 - 175/210 = 1260 - 175/210 = 1085/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
6. In mixed form: 51/6

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