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Subtract 63/60 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

7/12 - 63/60 is -7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/60 - 63/60 = 35 - 63/60 = -28/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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