Answers

Subtract 60/12 from 60/75

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

60/75 - 60/12 is -21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/300 - 1500/300 = 240 - 1500/300 = -1260/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/5

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