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Subtract 60/12 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

25/24 - 60/12 is -95/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   60/12 = 60 × 2/12 × 2 = 120/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/24 - 120/24 = 25 - 120/24 = -95/24

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