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Subtract 2/7 from 14/60

14/60 - 2/7 is -11/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 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 7 × 60 = 420,
   2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/420 - 120/420 = 98 - 120/420 = -22/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/210

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