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Subtract 2/60 from 35/14

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 2/60

35/14 - 2/60 is 37/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   35/14 = 35 × 30/14 × 30 = 1050/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/420 - 14/420 = 1050 - 14/420 = 1036/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
6. In mixed form: 27/15

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