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Subtract 10/7 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

7/60 - 10/7 is -551/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   7/60 = 7 × 7/60 × 7 = 49/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   10/7 = 10 × 60/7 × 60 = 600/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/420 - 600/420 = 49 - 600/420 = -551/420

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