Answers

Subtract 96/72 from 21/60

1^st number: 21/60, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

21/60 - 96/72 is -59/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   21/60 = 21 × 6/60 × 6 = 126/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/360 - 480/360 = 126 - 480/360 = -354/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/60

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