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Subtract 2/10 from 14/60

14/60 - 2/10 is 1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/60 - 12/60 = 14 - 12/60 = 2/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30

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