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Subtract 2/5 from 96/60

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 2/5

96/60 - 2/5 is 6/5.

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,
   96/60 = 96 × 1/60 × 1 = 96/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/60 - 24/60 = 96 - 24/60 = 72/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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