Answers

Subtract 3/60 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 3/60

84/24 - 3/60 is 69/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/120 - 6/120 = 420 - 6/120 = 414/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/20
6. In mixed form: 39/20

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