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Subtract 7/60 from 5/72

5/72 - 7/60 is -17/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   7/60 = 7 × 6/60 × 6 = 42/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/360 - 42/360 = 25 - 42/360 = -17/360

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