Answers

Subtract 60/24 from 28/30

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

28/30 - 60/24 is -47/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/120 - 300/120 = 112 - 300/120 = -188/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/30

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