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Subtract 15/4 from 5/60

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

5/60 - 15/4 is -11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
   15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/60 - 225/60 = 5 - 225/60 = -220/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/3

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