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Subtract 12/75 from 5/60

5/60 - 12/75 is -23/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/300 - 48/300 = 25 - 48/300 = -23/300

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