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Subtract 5/60 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/60

28/4 - 5/60 is 83/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   28/4 = 28 × 15/4 × 15 = 420/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/60 - 5/60 = 420 - 5/60 = 415/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/12
6. In mixed form: 611/12

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