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Subtract 10/56 from 8/60

8/60 - 10/56 is -19/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   8/60 = 8 × 14/60 × 14 = 112/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/840 - 150/840 = 112 - 150/840 = -38/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/420

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