Subtract 21/96 from 84/60
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 21/96
84/60 - 21/96 is 189/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
84/60 = 84 × 8/60 × 8 = 672/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/480 - 105/480 = 672 - 105/480 = 567/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/160
- In mixed form: 129/160
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