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Subtract 7/60 from 84/25

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 7/60

84/25 - 7/60 is 973/300.

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,
    7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/300 - 35/300 = 1008 - 35/300 = 973/300
  5. In mixed form: 373/300

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