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Subtract 36/72 from 2/60

2/60 - 36/72 is -7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/360 - 180/360 = 12 - 180/360 = -168/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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