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Subtract 81/56 from 10/60

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

10/60 - 81/56 is -215/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   10/60 = 10 × 14/60 × 14 = 140/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   81/56 = 81 × 15/56 × 15 = 1215/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/840 - 1215/840 = 140 - 1215/840 = -1075/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/168

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