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Subtract 45/60 from 80/12

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 45/60

80/12 - 45/60 is 71/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/60 - 45/60 = 400 - 45/60 = 355/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/12
6. In mixed form: 511/12

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