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Subtract 8/70 from 60/72

60/72 - 8/70 is 151/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   60/72 = 60 × 35/72 × 35 = 2100/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
   8/70 = 8 × 36/70 × 36 = 288/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/2520 - 288/2520 = 2100 - 288/2520 = 1812/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/210

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