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Subtract 49/56 from 3/60

3/60 - 49/56 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,
   3/60 = 3 × 14/60 × 14 = 42/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/840 - 735/840 = 42 - 735/840 = -693/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/40

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