Answers

Subtract 9/60 from 24/8

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 9/60

24/8 - 9/60 is 57/20.

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,
   9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/120 - 18/120 = 360 - 18/120 = 342/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/20
6. In mixed form: 217/20

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