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Subtract 25/60 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 25/60

70/2 - 25/60 is 415/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   70/2 = 70 × 30/2 × 30 = 2100/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/60 - 25/60 = 2100 - 25/60 = 2075/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 415/12
6. In mixed form: 347/12

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