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Subtract 60/7 from 90/24

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

90/24 - 60/7 is -135/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   60/7 = 60 × 24/7 × 24 = 1440/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/168 - 1440/168 = 630 - 1440/168 = -810/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/28

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