Answers

Subtract 84/72 from 60/9

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

60/9 - 84/72 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/72 - 84/72 = 480 - 84/72 = 396/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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