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Subtract 21/5 from 24/60

1^st number: 24/60, 2^nd number: 4 1/5

24/60 - 21/5 is -19/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   21/5 = 21 × 12/5 × 12 = 252/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/60 - 252/60 = 24 - 252/60 = -228/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/5

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