Answers

Subtract 45/70 from 96/60

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 45/70

96/60 - 45/70 is 67/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   96/60 = 96 × 7/60 × 7 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/420 - 270/420 = 672 - 270/420 = 402/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/70

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