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Subtract 24/40 from 12/60

12/60 - 24/40 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/120 - 72/120 = 24 - 72/120 = -48/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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