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Subtract 7/60 from 9/7

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

9/7 - 7/60 is 491/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   9/7 = 9 × 60/7 × 60 = 540/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   7/60 = 7 × 7/60 × 7 = 49/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/420 - 49/420 = 540 - 49/420 = 491/420
5. In mixed form: 171/420

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