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Subtract 60/14 from 15/24

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

15/24 - 60/14 is -205/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   60/14 = 60 × 12/14 × 12 = 720/168
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   105/168 - 720/168 = 105 - 720/168 = -615/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/56

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