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Subtract 8/60 from 42/15

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 8/60

42/15 - 8/60 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/60 - 8/60 = 168 - 8/60 = 160/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
6. In mixed form: 22/3

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