Answers

Subtract 75/60 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

70/6 - 75/60 is 125/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   70/6 = 70 × 10/6 × 10 = 700/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/60 - 75/60 = 700 - 75/60 = 625/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/12
6. In mixed form: 105/12

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