Answers

Subtract 60/24 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

2/60 - 60/24 is -37/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/120 - 300/120 = 4 - 300/120 = -296/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/15

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