Answers

Subtract 2/24 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 2/24

60/20 - 2/24 is 35/12.

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,
   60/20 = 60 × 6/20 × 6 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/120 - 10/120 = 360 - 10/120 = 350/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
6. In mixed form: 211/12

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