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Subtract 48/60 from 21/75

21/75 - 48/60 is -13/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   21/75 = 21 × 4/75 × 4 = 84/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/300 - 240/300 = 84 - 240/300 = -156/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/25

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