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Subtract 15/45 from 14/60

14/60 - 15/45 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
   15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/180 - 60/180 = 42 - 60/180 = -18/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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