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Subtract 60/98 from 15/56

15/56 - 60/98 is -135/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   15/56 = 15 × 7/56 × 7 = 105/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   60/98 = 60 × 4/98 × 4 = 240/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/392 - 240/392 = 105 - 240/392 = -135/392

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