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Subtract 5/60 from 28/20

1^st number: 1 8/20, 2^nd number: 5/60

28/20 - 5/60 is 79/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/60 - 5/60 = 84 - 5/60 = 79/60
5. In mixed form: 119/60

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