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Subtract 2/60 from 1/75

1/75 - 2/60 is -1/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/300 - 10/300 = 4 - 10/300 = -6/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/50

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