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## Subtract 30/7 from 2/60

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 4 2/7

2/60 - 30/7 is -893/210.

#### 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,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
30/7 = 30 × 60/7 × 60 = 1800/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
14/420 - 1800/420 = 14 - 1800/420 = -1786/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -893/210

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