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Subtract 36/80 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 36/80

60/24 - 36/80 is 41/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   60/24 = 60 × 10/24 × 10 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/240 - 108/240 = 600 - 108/240 = 492/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
6. In mixed form: 21/20

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