Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

60/24 - 70/50 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   60/24 = 60 × 25/24 × 25 = 1500/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   70/50 = 70 × 12/50 × 12 = 840/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/600 - 840/600 = 1500 - 840/600 = 660/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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