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Subtract 56/60 from 10/75

10/75 - 56/60 is -4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/300 - 280/300 = 40 - 280/300 = -240/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5

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