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Subtract 14/60 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 14/60

60/6 - 14/60 is 293/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   60/6 = 60 × 10/6 × 10 = 600/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/60 - 14/60 = 600 - 14/60 = 586/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/30
6. In mixed form: 923/30

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