Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

60/24 - 35/7 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
   35/7 = 35 × 24/7 × 24 = 840/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/168 - 840/168 = 420 - 840/168 = -420/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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