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Subtract 24/20 from 1/60

1^st number: 1/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

1/60 - 24/20 is -71/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/60 - 72/60 = 1 - 72/60 = -71/60

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