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Subtract 4/25 from 1/60

1/60 - 4/25 is -43/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/300 - 48/300 = 5 - 48/300 = -43/300

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