Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 60/64

1^st number: 60/64, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

60/64 - 60/7 is -855/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   60/64 = 60 × 7/64 × 7 = 420/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
   60/7 = 60 × 64/7 × 64 = 3840/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/448 - 3840/448 = 420 - 3840/448 = -3420/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -855/112

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