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Subtract 10/60 from 4/75

4/75 - 10/60 is -17/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/300 - 50/300 = 16 - 50/300 = -34/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/150

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