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Subtract 24/15 from 60/2

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/15

60/2 - 24/15 is 142/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    60/2 = 60 × 15/2 × 15 = 900/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/30 - 48/30 = 900 - 48/30 = 852/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/5
  6. In mixed form: 282/5

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