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Subtract 5/60 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 5/60

56/18 - 5/60 is 109/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   56/18 = 56 × 10/18 × 10 = 560/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/180 - 15/180 = 560 - 15/180 = 545/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/36
6. In mixed form: 31/36

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