Answers

Subtract 84/48 from 3/60

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

3/60 - 84/48 is -17/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/240 - 420/240 = 12 - 420/240 = -408/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/10

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