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Subtract 18/64 from 6/60

6/60 - 18/64 is -29/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   6/60 = 6 × 16/60 × 16 = 96/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/960 - 270/960 = 96 - 270/960 = -174/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/160

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