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Subtract 72/60 from 24/84

1st number: 24/84, 2nd number: 1 12/60

24/84 - 72/60 is -32/35.

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,
    24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/420 - 504/420 = 120 - 504/420 = -384/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/35

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