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Subtract 4/60 from 1/45

1/45 - 4/60 is -2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/180 - 12/180 = 4 - 12/180 = -8/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45

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