Answers

Subtract 70/24 from 60/4

1^st number: 15 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

60/4 - 70/24 is 145/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   60/4 = 60 × 6/4 × 6 = 360/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/24 - 70/24 = 360 - 70/24 = 290/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/12
6. In mixed form: 121/12

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