Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 36/60

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

36/60 - 60/56 is -33/70.

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,
   36/60 = 36 × 14/60 × 14 = 504/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   60/56 = 60 × 15/56 × 15 = 900/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/840 - 900/840 = 504 - 900/840 = -396/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/70

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