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Subtract 25/60 from 10/56

10/56 - 25/60 is -5/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   25/60 = 25 × 14/60 × 14 = 350/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/840 - 350/840 = 150 - 350/840 = -200/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/21

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