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Subtract 81/6 from 10/60

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 13 3/6

10/60 - 81/6 is -40/3.

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,
   10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   81/6 = 81 × 10/6 × 10 = 810/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/60 - 810/60 = 10 - 810/60 = -800/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/3

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