Answers

Subtract 15/24 from 70/60

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 15/24

70/60 - 15/24 is 13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   70/60 = 70 × 2/60 × 2 = 140/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/120 - 75/120 = 140 - 75/120 = 65/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/24

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