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Subtract 56/5 from 7/60

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

7/60 - 56/5 is -133/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
   56/5 = 56 × 12/5 × 12 = 672/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/60 - 672/60 = 7 - 672/60 = -665/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/12

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