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Subtract 60/70 from 35/56

35/56 - 60/70 is -13/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/280 - 240/280 = 175 - 240/280 = -65/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/56

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