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Subtract 4/20 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 4/20

75/60 - 4/20 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/60 - 12/60 = 75 - 12/60 = 63/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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