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Subtract 12/45 from 4/60

4/60 - 12/45 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/180 - 48/180 = 12 - 48/180 = -36/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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