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Subtract 15/12 from 7/60

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

7/60 - 15/12 is -17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/60 - 75/60 = 7 - 75/60 = -68/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15

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