Answers

Subtract 42/30 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

60/35 - 42/30 is 11/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/210 - 294/210 = 360 - 294/210 = 66/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/35

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