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Subtract 9/8 from 8/60

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

8/60 - 9/8 is -119/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   8/60 = 8 × 2/60 × 2 = 16/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/120 - 135/120 = 16 - 135/120 = -119/120

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