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Subtract 2/75 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 2/75

60/15 - 2/75 is 298/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   60/15 = 60 × 5/15 × 5 = 300/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/75 - 2/75 = 300 - 2/75 = 298/75
5. In mixed form: 373/75

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