Answers

Subtract 7/60 from 1/84

1/84 - 7/60 is -11/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   7/60 = 7 × 7/60 × 7 = 49/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/420 - 49/420 = 5 - 49/420 = -44/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/105

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