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Subtract 20/56 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 20/56

60/15 - 20/56 is 51/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   60/15 = 60 × 56/15 × 56 = 3360/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   20/56 = 20 × 15/56 × 15 = 300/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/840 - 300/840 = 3360 - 300/840 = 3060/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/14
6. In mixed form: 39/14

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