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Subtract 14/40 from 3/60

3/60 - 14/40 is -3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/120 - 42/120 = 6 - 42/120 = -36/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10

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