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Subtract 4/84 from 60/96

60/96 - 4/84 is 97/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   4/84 = 4 × 8/84 × 8 = 32/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/672 - 32/672 = 420 - 32/672 = 388/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/168

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