Answers

Subtract 84/60 from 14/64

1^st number: 14/64, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

14/64 - 84/60 is -189/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   84/60 = 84 × 16/60 × 16 = 1344/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/960 - 1344/960 = 210 - 1344/960 = -1134/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -189/160

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