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Subtract 8/5 from 14/60

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

14/60 - 8/5 is -41/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/60 - 96/60 = 14 - 96/60 = -82/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/30

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