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Subtract 4/60 from 15/50

15/50 - 4/60 is 7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/300 - 20/300 = 90 - 20/300 = 70/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30

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