Answers

Subtract 5/60 from 10/7

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 5/60

10/7 - 5/60 is 113/84.

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,
   10/7 = 10 × 60/7 × 60 = 600/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/420 - 35/420 = 600 - 35/420 = 565/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/84
6. In mixed form: 129/84

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