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Subtract 25/60 from 70/28

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 25/60

70/28 - 25/60 is 25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   70/28 = 70 × 15/28 × 15 = 1050/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/420 - 175/420 = 1050 - 175/420 = 875/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
6. In mixed form: 21/12

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