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Subtract 14/5 from 35/60

1^st number: 35/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

35/60 - 14/5 is -133/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/60 - 168/60 = 35 - 168/60 = -133/60

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