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Subtract 6/60 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 6/60

7/5 - 6/60 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   7/5 = 7 × 12/5 × 12 = 84/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/60 - 6/60 = 84 - 6/60 = 78/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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