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Subtract 60/12 from 5/60

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

5/60 - 60/12 is -59/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/60 - 300/60 = 5 - 300/60 = -295/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/12

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