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Subtract 60/6 from 15/24

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 10 0/6

15/24 - 60/6 is -75/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   60/6 = 60 × 4/6 × 4 = 240/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/24 - 240/24 = 15 - 240/24 = -225/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/8

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