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Subtract 5/60 from 42/5

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

42/5 - 5/60 is 499/60.

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,
   42/5 = 42 × 12/5 × 12 = 504/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/60 - 5/60 = 504 - 5/60 = 499/60
5. In mixed form: 819/60

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