Answers

Subtract 60/90 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 60/90

28/24 - 60/90 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/360 - 240/360 = 420 - 240/360 = 180/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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