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Subtract 60/54 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

4/75 - 60/54 is -238/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   4/75 = 4 × 18/75 × 18 = 72/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   60/54 = 60 × 25/54 × 25 = 1500/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/1350 - 1500/1350 = 72 - 1500/1350 = -1428/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -238/225

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