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Subtract 20/60 from 40/75

40/75 - 20/60 is 1/5.

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,
   40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/300 - 100/300 = 160 - 100/300 = 60/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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