Answers

Subtract 16/60 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 16/60

84/25 - 16/60 is 232/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/300 - 80/300 = 1008 - 80/300 = 928/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 232/75
6. In mixed form: 37/75

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