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Subtract 18/35 from 14/60

14/60 - 18/35 is -59/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/420 - 216/420 = 98 - 216/420 = -118/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/210

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