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Subtract 20/84 from 10/60

10/60 - 20/84 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   20/84 = 20 × 5/84 × 5 = 100/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/420 - 100/420 = 70 - 100/420 = -30/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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