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Subtract 12/60 from 14/6

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

14/6 - 12/60 is 32/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   14/6 = 14 × 10/6 × 10 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/60 - 12/60 = 140 - 12/60 = 128/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
6. In mixed form: 22/15

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