Answers

Subtract 56/4 from 8/60

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

8/60 - 56/4 is -208/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   56/4 = 56 × 15/4 × 15 = 840/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/60 - 840/60 = 8 - 840/60 = -832/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -208/15

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