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Subtract 21/35 from 24/60

24/60 - 21/35 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   21/35 = 21 × 12/35 × 12 = 252/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/420 - 252/420 = 168 - 252/420 = -84/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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