Answers

Subtract 24/36 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 24/36

60/25 - 24/36 is 26/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   60/25 = 60 × 36/25 × 36 = 2160/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/900 - 600/900 = 2160 - 600/900 = 1560/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
6. In mixed form: 111/15

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