Answers

Subtract 35/60 from 90/7

1^st number: 12 6/7, 2^nd number: 35/60

90/7 - 35/60 is 1031/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   90/7 = 90 × 60/7 × 60 = 5400/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5400/420 - 245/420 = 5400 - 245/420 = 5155/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1031/84
6. In mixed form: 1223/84

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