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Subtract 2/8 from 40/60

40/60 - 2/8 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/120 - 30/120 = 80 - 30/120 = 50/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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