Answers

Subtract 63/14 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

75/60 - 63/14 is -13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   75/60 = 75 × 7/60 × 7 = 525/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   63/14 = 63 × 30/14 × 30 = 1890/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/420 - 1890/420 = 525 - 1890/420 = -1365/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4

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