Answers

Subtract 20/84 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 20/84

60/24 - 20/84 is 95/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/168 - 40/168 = 420 - 40/168 = 380/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/42
6. In mixed form: 211/42

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