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Subtract 21/60 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 21/60

56/3 - 21/60 is 1099/60.

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,
   56/3 = 56 × 20/3 × 20 = 1120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/60 - 21/60 = 1120 - 21/60 = 1099/60
5. In mixed form: 1819/60

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