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Subtract 72/80 from 60/6

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 72/80

60/6 - 72/80 is 91/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   60/6 = 60 × 40/6 × 40 = 2400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/240 - 216/240 = 2400 - 216/240 = 2184/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/10
6. In mixed form: 91/10

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