Answers

Subtract 20/60 from 24/9

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 20/60

24/9 - 20/60 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/180 - 60/180 = 480 - 60/180 = 420/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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