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Subtract 9/64 from 4/60

4/60 - 9/64 is -71/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   4/60 = 4 × 16/60 × 16 = 64/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/960 - 135/960 = 64 - 135/960 = -71/960

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