Answers

Subtract 90/60 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

84/5 - 90/60 is 153/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   84/5 = 84 × 12/5 × 12 = 1008/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/60 - 90/60 = 1008 - 90/60 = 918/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/10
6. In mixed form: 153/10

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