Answers

Subtract 56/7 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

60/12 - 56/7 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   60/12 = 60 × 7/12 × 7 = 420/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   56/7 = 56 × 12/7 × 12 = 672/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/84 - 672/84 = 420 - 672/84 = -252/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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