Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 24/15

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

24/15 - 60/20 is -7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
   60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/60 - 180/60 = 96 - 180/60 = -84/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5

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