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Subtract 5/60 from 84/8

1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 5/60

84/8 - 5/60 is 125/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    84/8 = 84 × 15/8 × 15 = 1260/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/120 - 10/120 = 1260 - 10/120 = 1250/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/12
  6. In mixed form: 105/12

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