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Subtract 6/56 from 5/60

5/60 - 6/56 is -1/42.

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,
   5/60 = 5 × 14/60 × 14 = 70/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/840 - 90/840 = 70 - 90/840 = -20/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/42

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