Answers

Subtract 12/24 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 12/24

60/35 - 12/24 is 17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   60/35 = 60 × 24/35 × 24 = 1440/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/840 - 420/840 = 1440 - 420/840 = 1020/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
6. In mixed form: 13/14

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