Answers

Subtract 48/35 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

60/12 - 48/35 is 127/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   48/35 = 48 × 12/35 × 12 = 576/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/420 - 576/420 = 2100 - 576/420 = 1524/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/35
6. In mixed form: 322/35

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