Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

63/4 - 96/60 is 283/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   63/4 = 63 × 15/4 × 15 = 945/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   96/60 = 96 × 1/60 × 1 = 96/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/60 - 96/60 = 945 - 96/60 = 849/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/20
6. In mixed form: 143/20

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