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Subtract 60/96 from 4/42

4/42 - 60/96 is -89/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   4/42 = 4 × 16/42 × 16 = 64/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/672 - 420/672 = 64 - 420/672 = -356/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/168

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