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Subtract 60/56 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

60/25 - 60/56 is 93/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   60/25 = 60 × 56/25 × 56 = 3360/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   60/56 = 60 × 25/56 × 25 = 1500/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/1400 - 1500/1400 = 3360 - 1500/1400 = 1860/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/70
6. In mixed form: 123/70

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