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Subtract 20/56 from 12/60

12/60 - 20/56 is -11/70.

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,
   12/60 = 12 × 14/60 × 14 = 168/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/840 - 300/840 = 168 - 300/840 = -132/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/70

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