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Subtract 12/15 from 5/60

5/60 - 12/15 is -43/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/60 - 48/60 = 5 - 48/60 = -43/60

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