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Subtract 14/60 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 14/60

35/24 - 14/60 is 49/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/120 - 28/120 = 175 - 28/120 = 147/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
6. In mixed form: 19/40

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