Answers

Subtract 56/10 from 12/60

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

12/60 - 56/10 is -27/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 10 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 10 × 6 = 60,
   56/10 = 56 × 6/10 × 6 = 336/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/60 - 336/60 = 12 - 336/60 = -324/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/5

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