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Subtract 15/18 from 14/60

14/60 - 15/18 is -3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/180 - 150/180 = 42 - 150/180 = -108/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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