Answers

Subtract 5/60 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 5/60

14/8 - 5/60 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/120 - 10/120 = 210 - 10/120 = 200/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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