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Subtract 2/63 from 6/60

6/60 - 2/63 is 43/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   6/60 = 6 × 21/60 × 21 = 126/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   2/63 = 2 × 20/63 × 20 = 40/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/1260 - 40/1260 = 126 - 40/1260 = 86/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/630

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