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Subtract 5/60 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 5/60

28/5 - 5/60 is 331/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   28/5 = 28 × 12/5 × 12 = 336/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/60 - 5/60 = 336 - 5/60 = 331/60
5. In mixed form: 531/60

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