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Subtract 42/56 from 24/60

24/60 - 42/56 is -7/20.

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,
   24/60 = 24 × 14/60 × 14 = 336/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/840 - 630/840 = 336 - 630/840 = -294/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20

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