Answers

Subtract 30/10 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 3 0/10

60/24 - 30/10 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
   30/10 = 30 × 12/10 × 12 = 360/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/120 - 360/120 = 300 - 360/120 = -60/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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