Answers

Subtract 12/80 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 12/80

84/60 - 12/80 is 5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/240 - 36/240 = 336 - 36/240 = 300/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
6. In mixed form: 11/4

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