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Subtract 36/72 from 5/60

5/60 - 36/72 is -5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/360 - 180/360 = 30 - 180/360 = -150/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12

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