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Subtract 2/35 from 4/60

4/60 - 2/35 is 1/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/420 - 24/420 = 28 - 24/420 = 4/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/105

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