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Subtract 56/60 from 15/25

15/25 - 56/60 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/300 - 280/300 = 180 - 280/300 = -100/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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