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Subtract 2/42 from 1/60

1/60 - 2/42 is -13/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   2/42 = 2 × 10/42 × 10 = 20/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/420 - 20/420 = 7 - 20/420 = -13/420

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