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Subtract 4/60 from 2/54

2/54 - 4/60 is -4/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   2/54 = 2 × 10/54 × 10 = 20/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/540 - 36/540 = 20 - 36/540 = -16/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/135

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