Answers

Subtract 70/24 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

60/12 - 70/24 is 25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   60/12 = 60 × 2/12 × 2 = 120/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/24 - 70/24 = 120 - 70/24 = 50/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
6. In mixed form: 21/12

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