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Subtract 10/15 from 56/60

56/60 - 10/15 is 4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/60 - 40/60 = 56 - 40/60 = 16/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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