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Subtract 60/12 from 5/6

1^st number: 5/6, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

5/6 - 60/12 is -25/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   5/6 = 5 × 2/6 × 2 = 10/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   60/12 = 60 × 1/12 × 1 = 60/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/12 - 60/12 = 10 - 60/12 = -50/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/6

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