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Subtract 14/60 from 5/56

5/56 - 14/60 is -121/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   14/60 = 14 × 14/60 × 14 = 196/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/840 - 196/840 = 75 - 196/840 = -121/840

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