Answers

Subtract 24/60 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 24/60

25/15 - 24/60 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/60 - 24/60 = 100 - 24/60 = 76/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
6. In mixed form: 14/15

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