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Subtract 14/60 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 14/60

35/8 - 14/60 is 497/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/120 - 28/120 = 525 - 28/120 = 497/120
5. In mixed form: 417/120

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