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Subtract 8/60 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 8/60

90/5 - 8/60 is 268/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   90/5 = 90 × 12/5 × 12 = 1080/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/60 - 8/60 = 1080 - 8/60 = 1072/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 268/15
6. In mixed form: 1713/15

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