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Subtract 21/20 from 60/24

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

60/24 - 21/20 is 29/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   21/20 = 21 × 6/20 × 6 = 126/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/120 - 126/120 = 300 - 126/120 = 174/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/20
6. In mixed form: 19/20

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