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Subtract 15/60 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 15/60

70/50 - 15/60 is 23/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/300 - 75/300 = 420 - 75/300 = 345/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
6. In mixed form: 13/20

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