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Subtract 6/14 from 10/60

10/60 - 6/14 is -11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   6/14 = 6 × 30/14 × 30 = 180/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/420 - 180/420 = 70 - 180/420 = -110/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42

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