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Subtract 14/60 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/60

42/3 - 14/60 is 413/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   42/3 = 42 × 20/3 × 20 = 840/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/60 - 14/60 = 840 - 14/60 = 826/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/30
6. In mixed form: 1323/30

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