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Subtract 2/10 from 6/60

6/60 - 2/10 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/60 - 12/60 = 6 - 12/60 = -6/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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