Answers

Subtract 24/35 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 24/35

60/4 - 24/35 is 501/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/140 - 96/140 = 2100 - 96/140 = 2004/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 501/35
6. In mixed form: 1411/35

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