Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 15/24

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

15/24 - 60/56 is -25/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 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 56 × 3 = 168,
   60/56 = 60 × 3/56 × 3 = 180/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/168 - 180/168 = 105 - 180/168 = -75/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/56

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