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Subtract 63/56 from 18/60

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

18/60 - 63/56 is -33/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   18/60 = 18 × 14/60 × 14 = 252/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   63/56 = 63 × 15/56 × 15 = 945/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/840 - 945/840 = 252 - 945/840 = -693/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/40

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