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Subtract 10/5 from 12/60

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

12/60 - 10/5 is -9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   10/5 = 10 × 12/5 × 12 = 120/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/60 - 120/60 = 12 - 120/60 = -108/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5

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