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Subtract 6/35 from 7/60

7/60 - 6/35 is -23/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
   6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/420 - 72/420 = 49 - 72/420 = -23/420

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