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Subtract 10/72 from 8/60

8/60 - 10/72 is -1/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/360 - 50/360 = 48 - 50/360 = -2/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/180

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