Answers

Subtract 60/10 from 24/75

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

24/75 - 60/10 is -142/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   60/10 = 60 × 15/10 × 15 = 900/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/150 - 900/150 = 48 - 900/150 = -852/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -142/25

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