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Subtract 60/14 from 30/56

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 4 4/14

30/56 - 60/14 is -15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   30/56 = 30 × 1/56 × 1 = 30/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   60/14 = 60 × 4/14 × 4 = 240/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/56 - 240/56 = 30 - 240/56 = -210/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4

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