Answers

Subtract 24/60 from 70/21

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 24/60

70/21 - 24/60 is 44/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   70/21 = 70 × 20/21 × 20 = 1400/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/420 - 168/420 = 1400 - 168/420 = 1232/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/15
6. In mixed form: 214/15

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