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Subtract 25/60 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 25/60

70/42 - 25/60 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   70/42 = 70 × 10/42 × 10 = 700/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/420 - 175/420 = 700 - 175/420 = 525/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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