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Subtract 60/56 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

24/5 - 60/56 is 261/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   24/5 = 24 × 56/5 × 56 = 1344/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   1344/280 - 300/280 = 1344 - 300/280 = 1044/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/70
6. In mixed form: 351/70

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