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Subtract 63/60 from 5/15

1^st number: 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

5/15 - 63/60 is -43/60.

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,
   5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/60 - 63/60 = 20 - 63/60 = -43/60

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