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Subtract 9/60 from 9/42

9/42 - 9/60 is 9/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   9/42 = 9 × 10/42 × 10 = 90/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/420 - 63/420 = 90 - 63/420 = 27/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/140

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