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Subtract 45/75 from 9/60

9/60 - 45/75 is -9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/300 - 180/300 = 45 - 180/300 = -135/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20

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