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Subtract 9/40 from 64/60

1^st number: 1 4/60, 2^nd number: 9/40

64/60 - 9/40 is 101/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/120 - 27/120 = 128 - 27/120 = 101/120

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