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Subtract 2/60 from 35/8

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

35/8 - 2/60 is 521/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 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,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   525/120 - 4/120 = 525 - 4/120 = 521/120
5. In mixed form: 441/120

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