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Subtract 2/60 from 28/12

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 2/60

28/12 - 2/60 is 23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/60 - 2/60 = 140 - 2/60 = 138/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
6. In mixed form: 23/10

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