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Subtract 60/7 from 35/56

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

35/56 - 60/7 is -445/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 7 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   60/7 = 60 × 8/7 × 8 = 480/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/56 - 480/56 = 35 - 480/56 = -445/56

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