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Subtract 14/60 from 2/35

2/35 - 14/60 is -37/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/420 - 98/420 = 24 - 98/420 = -74/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/210

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