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Subtract 14/60 from 8/9

8/9 - 14/60 is 59/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/180 - 42/180 = 160 - 42/180 = 118/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/90

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