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Subtract 27/64 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 27/64

60/12 - 27/64 is 293/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   60/12 = 60 × 16/12 × 16 = 960/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/192 - 81/192 = 960 - 81/192 = 879/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/64
6. In mixed form: 437/64

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