Answers

Subtract 60/24 from 5/20

1^st number: 5/20, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

5/20 - 60/24 is -9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   5/20 = 5 × 6/20 × 6 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/120 - 300/120 = 30 - 300/120 = -270/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4

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