Answers

Subtract 24/42 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 24/42

60/25 - 24/42 is 64/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   60/25 = 60 × 42/25 × 42 = 2520/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   24/42 = 24 × 25/42 × 25 = 600/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1050 - 600/1050 = 2520 - 600/1050 = 1920/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/35
6. In mixed form: 129/35

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