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Subtract 1/72 from 14/60

14/60 - 1/72 is 79/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/360 - 5/360 = 84 - 5/360 = 79/360

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