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Subtract 5/4 from 56/60

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 1/4

56/60 - 5/4 is -19/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
   5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/60 - 75/60 = 56 - 75/60 = -19/60

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