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Subtract 56/60 from 2/75

2/75 - 56/60 is -68/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/300 - 280/300 = 8 - 280/300 = -272/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/75

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