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Subtract 7/60 from 60/90

60/90 - 7/60 is 11/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/180 - 21/180 = 120 - 21/180 = 99/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20

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