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Subtract 5/60 from 12/10

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 5/60

12/10 - 5/60 is 67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   12/10 = 12 × 6/10 × 6 = 72/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/60 - 5/60 = 72 - 5/60 = 67/60
5. In mixed form: 17/60

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