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Subtract 56/60 from 14/36

14/36 - 56/60 is -49/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/180 - 168/180 = 70 - 168/180 = -98/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/90

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