Answers

Subtract 45/24 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

60/15 - 45/24 is 17/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/120 - 225/120 = 480 - 225/120 = 255/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
6. In mixed form: 21/8

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