Answers

Subtract 9/24 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 9/24

60/20 - 9/24 is 21/8.

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,
   9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/120 - 45/120 = 360 - 45/120 = 315/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
6. In mixed form: 25/8

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