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Subtract 36/15 from 5/60

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

5/60 - 36/15 is -139/60.

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,
   36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/60 - 144/60 = 5 - 144/60 = -139/60

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