Answers

Subtract 36/60 from 48/84

48/84 - 36/60 is -1/35.

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,
   48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/420 - 252/420 = 240 - 252/420 = -12/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35

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