Answers

Subtract 56/7 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

60/4 - 56/7 is 7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   60/4 = 60 × 7/4 × 7 = 420/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
   56/7 = 56 × 4/7 × 4 = 224/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/28 - 224/28 = 420 - 224/28 = 196/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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