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Subtract 3/60 from 84/64

1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 3/60

84/64 - 3/60 is 101/80.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 16/60 × 16 = 48/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/960 - 48/960 = 1260 - 48/960 = 1212/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/80
  6. In mixed form: 121/80

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