Answers

Subtract 60/40 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

60/12 - 60/40 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   60/12 = 60 × 10/12 × 10 = 600/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/120 - 180/120 = 600 - 180/120 = 420/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
6. In mixed form: 31/2

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