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Subtract 9/40 from 10/60

10/60 - 9/40 is -7/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 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 40 × 3 = 120,
   9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   20/120 - 27/120 = 20 - 27/120 = -7/120

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