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Subtract 4/60 from 36/42

36/42 - 4/60 is 83/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   36/42 = 36 × 10/42 × 10 = 360/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/420 - 28/420 = 360 - 28/420 = 332/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/105

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