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Subtract 40/3 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

7/60 - 40/3 is -793/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   40/3 = 40 × 20/3 × 20 = 800/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/60 - 800/60 = 7 - 800/60 = -793/60

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