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Subtract 10/5 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

8/12 - 10/5 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   10/5 = 10 × 12/5 × 12 = 120/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/60 - 120/60 = 40 - 120/60 = -80/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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