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Subtract 4/60 from 42/72

42/72 - 4/60 is 31/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   4/60 = 4 × 6/60 × 6 = 24/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/360 - 24/360 = 210 - 24/360 = 186/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/60

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