Answers

Subtract 20/60 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 20/60

24/15 - 20/60 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   24/15 = 24 × 4/15 × 4 = 96/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/60 - 20/60 = 96 - 20/60 = 76/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
6. In mixed form: 14/15

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