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Subtract 60/7 from 5/72

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

5/72 - 60/7 is -4285/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   60/7 = 60 × 72/7 × 72 = 4320/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/504 - 4320/504 = 35 - 4320/504 = -4285/504

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