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Subtract 60/15 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

10/56 - 60/15 is -107/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 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 15 × 56 = 840,
   60/15 = 60 × 56/15 × 56 = 3360/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/840 - 3360/840 = 150 - 3360/840 = -3210/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/28

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