Answers

Subtract 24/60 from 60/8

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 24/60

60/8 - 24/60 is 71/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/120 - 48/120 = 900 - 48/120 = 852/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/10
6. In mixed form: 71/10

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