Answers

Subtract 8/60 from 12/7

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 8/60

12/7 - 8/60 is 166/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   12/7 = 12 × 60/7 × 60 = 720/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/420 - 56/420 = 720 - 56/420 = 664/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/105
6. In mixed form: 161/105

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