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Subtract 2/60 from 5/80

5/80 - 2/60 is 7/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/240 - 8/240 = 15 - 8/240 = 7/240

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