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Subtract 4/8 from 10/60

10/60 - 4/8 is -1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/120 - 60/120 = 20 - 60/120 = -40/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3

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