Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 60/72

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

60/72 - 35/7 is -25/6.

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,
   60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   35/7 = 35 × 72/7 × 72 = 2520/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/504 - 2520/504 = 420 - 2520/504 = -2100/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/6

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