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Subtract 15/60 from 8/3

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/60

8/3 - 15/60 is 29/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/60 - 15/60 = 160 - 15/60 = 145/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
6. In mixed form: 25/12

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