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Subtract 20/35 from 60/8

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 20/35

60/8 - 20/35 is 97/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/280 - 160/280 = 2100 - 160/280 = 1940/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/14
  6. In mixed form: 613/14

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