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Subtract 7/36 from 14/60

14/60 - 7/36 is 7/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
   7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/180 - 35/180 = 42 - 35/180 = 7/180

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