Answers

Subtract 7/60 from 84/32

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 7/60

84/32 - 7/60 is 301/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   84/32 = 84 × 15/32 × 15 = 1260/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   7/60 = 7 × 8/60 × 8 = 56/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/480 - 56/480 = 1260 - 56/480 = 1204/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/120
6. In mixed form: 261/120

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