Answers

Subtract 45/96 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 45/96

84/60 - 45/96 is 149/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   84/60 = 84 × 8/60 × 8 = 672/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/480 - 225/480 = 672 - 225/480 = 447/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/160

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