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Subtract 24/60 from 42/9

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 24/60

42/9 - 24/60 is 64/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/180 - 72/180 = 840 - 72/180 = 768/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/15
6. In mixed form: 44/15

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