Answers

Subtract 72/60 from 24/72

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

24/72 - 72/60 is -13/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   72/60 = 72 × 6/60 × 6 = 432/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/360 - 432/360 = 120 - 432/360 = -312/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15

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