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Subtract 54/80 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 54/80

60/12 - 54/80 is 173/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   60/12 = 60 × 20/12 × 20 = 1200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/240 - 162/240 = 1200 - 162/240 = 1038/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/40
6. In mixed form: 413/40

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