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Subtract 10/6 from 1/60

1^st number: 1/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

1/60 - 10/6 is -33/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   10/6 = 10 × 10/6 × 10 = 100/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/60 - 100/60 = 1 - 100/60 = -99/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/20

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