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Subtract 1/60 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 1/60

84/64 - 1/60 is 311/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   84/64 = 84 × 15/64 × 15 = 1260/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   1/60 = 1 × 16/60 × 16 = 16/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/960 - 16/960 = 1260 - 16/960 = 1244/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/240
6. In mixed form: 171/240

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