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Subtract 8/60 from 4/81

4/81 - 8/60 is -34/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   4/81 = 4 × 20/81 × 20 = 80/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   8/60 = 8 × 27/60 × 27 = 216/1620
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/1620 - 216/1620 = 80 - 216/1620 = -136/1620
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/405

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