Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

24/8 - 63/60 is 39/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   63/60 = 63 × 2/60 × 2 = 126/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/120 - 126/120 = 360 - 126/120 = 234/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/20
6. In mixed form: 119/20

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