Answers

Subtract 24/60 from 70/7

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 24/60

70/7 - 24/60 is 48/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   70/7 = 70 × 60/7 × 60 = 4200/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4200/420 - 168/420 = 4200 - 168/420 = 4032/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
6. In mixed form: 93/5

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