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Subtract 14/30 from 21/60

21/60 - 14/30 is -7/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/60 - 28/60 = 21 - 28/60 = -7/60

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