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Subtract 60/14 from 15/40

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

15/40 - 60/14 is -219/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   60/14 = 60 × 20/14 × 20 = 1200/280
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   105/280 - 1200/280 = 105 - 1200/280 = -1095/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -219/56

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