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Subtract 56/80 from 60/90

60/90 - 56/80 is -1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   60/90 = 60 × 8/90 × 8 = 480/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/720 - 504/720 = 480 - 504/720 = -24/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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